Denarius - Hadrian P M TR POTES III COS III; Aequitas and Moneta
119 year| 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 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#257262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR POTES III COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, 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. The coin's design highlights the importance of these values in the empire's economy and society during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
