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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III CLEM; Clementia
| 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 | 121-123 |
| 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#255048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre; to left, altar; sometimes behind, column.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
CLEM
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Clementia.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Clemency.
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 Clementia on the reverse side, which was a rare representation of this deity on Roman coins. Clementia was a goddess of forgiveness, mercy, and clemency, and her depiction on the coin may have been a nod to the emperor Hadrian's efforts to promote a more benevolent and forgiving image of the Roman state.
