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#256506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing right, 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 Pietas coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features the goddess Pietas (or Piety) on the reverse side, which is why it's also known as the "Pietas" coin. Pietas was a Roman goddess who personified the virtue of piety, and she was often depicted as a woman carrying a sacrifice or an offering to the gods. The coin's design was meant to emphasize Hadrian's devotion to the Roman state religion and his efforts to promote the values of piety and religious orthodoxy throughout the empire.