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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Oceanus
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Oceanus, usually with crab claw horns, reclining left, holding anchor (rarely trident or sceptre) and leaning on dolphin (or sea monster).
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS III
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
Translation: 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 the image of Oceanus, the Roman god of the ocean, on its reverse side. This is a unique feature, as most Roman coins of this era depicted gods and goddesses from the Roman pantheon, rather than personifications of natural elements like the ocean. The inclusion of Oceanus on this coin may have been a nod to the importance of maritime trade and exploration during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
