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Denarius - Hadrian ROMVLO CONDITORI; Romulus
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#255922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Romulus advancing right, holding spear and trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMVLO CONDITORI
Translation:
Romulo Conditori.
Romulus, the founder.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (ROMVLO CONDITORI; Romulus) (130) coin features an image of Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, on one side, and Emperor Hadrian on the other. This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign (117-138 AD) and was used as a means of propaganda to promote the idea of Roman imperial power and the connection between the Roman Empire and the city of Rome.
