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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Aequitas and Moneta
| 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 |
| 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 | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS III
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
Translation: 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 (Iustitia on the reverse), who was a symbol of justice and equality, and Moneta, the goddess of money and coinage, on the obverse. This suggests that the coin was intended to promote the idea of fairness and equity in financial transactions, which was an important value in ancient Roman society.
