Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR POTES COS III; Aequitas and Moneta) (119) front Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR POTES COS III; Aequitas and Moneta) (119) back
Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR POTES COS III; Aequitas and Moneta) (119) photo
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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR POTES COS III; Aequitas and Moneta

119 year
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
Year
119
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#257253
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR POTES 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

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Aequitas and Moneta on its reverse side, which represents the Roman Empire's values of justice and money.