Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Spes
| 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 | 121-123 |
| 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#255156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting robe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Emperor Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Spes) was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. Hadrian was known for his love of Greek culture and his efforts to promote it throughout the empire. This is reflected in the coin's design, which features the goddess Spes (Hope) on the reverse side, symbolizing the optimism and prosperity that Hadrian's rule brought to the empire.
