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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Hadrian ROMA FELIX; Roma
130 year| 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 |
| Year | 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#255910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Roma seated left, holding branch and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA FELIX
Translation:
Roma Felix.
Happy Rome.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the goddess Roma on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of Hadrian on the reverse (back side). The coin was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire and was made of silver, weighing 3.2 grams. Interestingly, the coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and prosperity of the Roman Empire under Hadrian's rule. The image of Roma on the obverse represents the city of Rome and the empire's origins, while the image of Hadrian on the reverse represents the empire's current leader and his role in maintaining its power and influence. The coin's silver content also added to its value and made it a popular medium of exchange among merchants and traders.
