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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III HILAR P R; Hilaritas
| 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 | 120-121 |
| 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#254858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, veiled, standing facing, adjusting veil with both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
HILAR
P R
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Hilaritas Populus Romanus.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Joy of the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III HILAR P R; Hilaritas) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Hilaritas on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Hilaritas was the goddess of cheerfulness, joy, and good humor, and her appearance on the coin may have been intended to promote a sense of happiness and well-being among the Roman people during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
