Denarius - Hadrian PATIENTI AVGVSTI COS III; Patientia
| 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 |
| Years | 128-129 |
| 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#255469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Patientia seated left, extending hand and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATIENTI AVGVSTI
COS III
Translation:
Patientia Augusti, Consul Tertium.
Patience of the emperor (Augustus), 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 an image of the Roman goddess Patientia on the reverse, which is fitting since the name Hadrian is derived from the Latin word "pater," meaning "father," and Hadrian was known for his patient and benevolent rule as emperor.
