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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS II PAX; Pax
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#254697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS II
PAX
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Pax.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Peace.
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 Pax (Peace) on the reverse side, which was a common motif during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing relative peace and stability under Hadrian's rule, and the image of Pax was meant to symbolize the idea of peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
