Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III CONCORD; Concordia and Spes
| 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#255105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting on statue of Spes; rarely below seat, cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
CONCORD
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Concordia.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Harmony.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on one side and the goddess Spes on the other, symbolizing the unity and hope of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.