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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III LIB PVB; Libertas
| 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#254926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas seated left, holding branch and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
LIB PVB
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Libertas Publica.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Public freedom.
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 Libertas on the reverse side, which symbolizes freedom and liberty, highlighting the importance of these values in Roman culture during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
