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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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#254862 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Hilaritas, which means "cheerfulness" or "happiness" in Latin, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of peace and prosperity, and the image of Hilaritas was meant to symbolize the happiness and well-being of the Roman people during this time.
