© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III CLEM; Clementia
| Silver | 3.4 g | 18 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 depiction of a female figure on Roman coins at that time.
