Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS DES III FEL AVG; Felicitas) (117) front Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS DES III FEL AVG; Felicitas) (117) back
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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS DES III FEL AVG; Felicitas

117 year
Silver 3.4 g 19 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
3.4 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#254744
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P M TR P COS DES III
FEL AVG

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Designatus Tertium. Felicitas Augusti.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, elect for the third time. Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side.