Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III SALVS AVG; Salus) (119-120) front Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III SALVS AVG; Salus) (119-120) back
Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III SALVS AVG; Salus) (119-120) photo
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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III SALVS AVG; Salus

 
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
119-120
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
References
Numista
N#254761
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Salus, seated left, holding patera, feeding snake coiled around altar.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
SALVS AVG

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Salus Augusti.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Health of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III SALVS AVG; Salus) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was revered as the embodiment of safety, security, and well-being. The inclusion of Salus on the coin highlights the importance of her role in Roman society and underscores the desire of the Roman Empire to promote a sense of stability and prosperity through their currency.