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#254704 |
|---|---|
| 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, which represents eternity, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's focus on longevity and the idea of eternal rule, which was a common theme in Roman art and propaganda during the time of Hadrian's reign.
