Denarius - Hadrian (ROMA; Roma) (137-138) front Denarius - Hadrian (ROMA; Roma) (137-138) back
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Denarius - Hadrian ROMA; Roma

 
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#256787
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Roma, wearing Amazon-style short tunic, standing left, holding Victory and spear.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA

Translation: Rome.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Hadrian (ROMA; Roma) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the goddess Roma on the reverse side, which is a personification of the city of Rome. The coin was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a symbol of Roman power and influence during that time period.