© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
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#255073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 a rare representation of the Roman god Oceanus, who is depicted on the reverse side of the coin. Oceanus was the god of the ocean and the river Nile, and was often associated with the idea of fertility and abundance. The inclusion of Oceanus on this coin may have been a nod to the wealth and prosperity that the Roman Empire enjoyed during the reign of Hadrian.
