© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Hadrian PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS CONCORD; Concordia and Spes
117 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 | 117 |
| 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#254624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS
CONCORD
Translation:
Parthici Filius, Divi Nervae Nepos, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Concordia.
Son of the conqueror of the Parthians, grand-son of the divine Nerva, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. Harmony.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on one side and Spes on the other, which represents the unity and hope of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
