Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Aequitas and Moneta) (120-121) front Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Aequitas and Moneta) (120-121) back
Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Aequitas and Moneta) (120-121) photo
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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Aequitas and Moneta

 
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
Years
120-121
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
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#254944
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR P COS III

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

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Aequitas (Justice) on one side and Moneta (the personification of money) on the other, symbolizing the connection between justice and the value of money in the Roman Empire.