Denarius - Hadrian ROMA FELIX COS III P P; 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 | 129-130 |
| 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#255621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated left, holding branch and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA FELIX COS III P P
Translation:
Roma Felix. Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Happy Rome. Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
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 city of Rome and its importance to the Roman Empire.
