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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III AET AVG; Aeternitas
| 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 | 119-120 |
| 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#254753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding busts of the Sun and Moon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
AET AVG
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Aeternitas Augusti.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Eternity of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III AET AVG; Aeternitas) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Aeternitas on its reverse side, which represents the eternity of the Roman Empire. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Hadrian, who was known for his efforts to promote the idea of a eternal and indestructible Roman Empire.
