Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS II AET AVG; Aeternitas
117 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#254703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding busts of the Sun and Moon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS II
AET AVG
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Aeternitas Augusti.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Eternity of the emperor.
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 Aeternitas, who represents eternity, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's emphasis on the idea of eternity and the belief that the empire would last forever. The coin's design also includes the inscription "AET AVG," which stands for "Aeternitas Augusti," or "Eternity of the Emperor," further emphasizing the connection between the coin and the idea of eternity.
