Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Liberalitas) (128-130) front Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Liberalitas) (128-130) back
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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Liberalitas

 
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
128-130
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
References
Numista
N#257383
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberalitas standing right, emptying cornucopia with both hands.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR P COS III

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.

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 Liberalitas, who represents liberty and generosity, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.