Denarius - Hadrian PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS PIETAS; Pietas
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#254639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, standing left, raising hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS
PIETAS
Translation:
Parthici Filius, Divi Nervae Nepos, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Pietas.
Son of the conqueror of the Parthians, grand-son of the divine Nerva, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. Piety.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas on the reverse side, which is an interesting fact in itself. Pietas was a goddess of duty, loyalty, and devotion, and was often depicted carrying a sacrificial offering or an altar. The inclusion of Pietas on the coin may have been a nod to the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
