Denarius - Hadrian (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) (130) front Denarius - Hadrian (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) (130) back
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Denarius - Hadrian PIETAS AVG; Pietas

130 year
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
130
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
References
Numista
N#255907
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pietas seated left, holding patera and sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETAS AVG

Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the Emperor.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Hadrian (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and suggests that the coin was minted to promote these ideals among the population.