Denarius - Hadrian PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| 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 | 133-135 |
| 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#256501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
The Denarius - Hadrian (PIETAS AVG; Pietas) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the goddess Pietas on the reverse side. Pietas was a personification of the concept of piety and devotion to the gods, and was often depicted as a woman carrying a sacrifice or offering to the gods. The inclusion of Pietas on the coinage of Hadrian may have been a way to emphasize the emperor's devotion to the traditional Roman values and religions, as well as to promote the idea of piety as a desirable trait for Roman citizens.
