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#255624 |
|---|---|
| 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, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Hadrian. The image of Roma was meant to symbolize the power and prosperity of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a spear and a shield, as seen on this coin.
