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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Hadrian PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS IVSTITIA; Justitia
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#254631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Justitia seated left on throne, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS
IVSTITIA
Translation:
Parthici Filius, Divi Nervae Nepos, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Iustitia.
Son of the conqueror of the Parthians, grand-son of the divine Nerva, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. Justice.
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 Justitia (Lady Justice) on the reverse side, which symbolizes the rule of law and justice during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
