Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III PRO AVG; Providentia
123 year| 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 |
| Year | 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia standing left, pointing to globe and holding sceptre; at feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
PRO AVG
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Providentia Augusti.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Providence of the emperor (Augustus).
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 Providentia on the reverse, which represents the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.