© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Hadrian ROMA AETERNAE; Roma
| 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 | 137-138 |
| 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#256792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma seated left, holding Palladium and spear; resting on chair, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
To Eternal Rome.
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 Roma on the reverse side, which symbolizes the eternity of Rome and its empire.
