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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#254849 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III PVDIC; Pudicitia) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pudicitia on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Pudicitia was the goddess of modesty, chastity, and purity, and her appearance on the coin may suggest that Hadrian was promoting these values during his reign. This coin could be seen as a representation of the moral values that were important to the Roman Empire during that time.
