Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS DES III CONCORD; Concordia and Spes) (117) front Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS DES III CONCORD; Concordia and Spes) (117) back
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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS DES III CONCORD; Concordia and Spes

117 year
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
117
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#254742
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia sometimes under throne.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P M TR P COS DES III
CONCORD

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Designatus Tertium. Concordia.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, elect for the third time. Harmony.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on one side and the goddess Spes on the other, symbolizing the unity and hope of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.