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 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
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
References
Numista
N#256502
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, which was a personification of piety and devotion, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of religious devotion in Roman culture during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.