Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR POTES COS III PAX; Pax) (119) front Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR POTES COS III PAX; Pax) (119) back
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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR POTES COS III PAX; Pax

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#257257
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P M TR POTES COS III
PAX

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Pax.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Peace.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which is fitting since the coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire.