Denarius - Hadrian (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) (133-135) front Denarius - Hadrian (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) (133-135) back
Denarius - Hadrian (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) (133-135) photo
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Denarius - Hadrian PIETAS AVG; Pietas

 
Silver 3.1 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
133-135
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#256499
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pietas standing left, raising both hands in prayer; beside her, altar.

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 this 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.