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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III AETER 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#254765 |
|---|---|
| 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
AETER 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 AETER AVG; Aeternitas) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Aeternitas, who represents eternity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Hadrian, the Roman emperor who ruled from 117 to 138 AD, was known for his fascination with Greek culture and philosophy, and the inclusion of Aeternitas on the coin reflects his interest in the concept of eternity and the idea of Rome as an eternal empire.
