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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III PVDIC; Pudicitia
| 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#254848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, standing facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
PVDIC
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Pudicitia.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Chastity.
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 Pudicitia (also known as Pudicity) on the reverse side, which is a symbol of modesty and chastity. This is a unique feature of this particular coin, as most Roman coins of that time period depicted images of gods, emperors, or other symbols of power and authority. The inclusion of Pudicitia on this coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was promoting values of modesty and virtue during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD).
