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#254850 |
|---|---|
| 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 interesting choice given that Hadrian was known for his love of Greek culture and art. This suggests that Hadrian may have been trying to appeal to the Roman people's sense of tradition and values by featuring a Roman goddess on the coin, rather than a Greek deity.
