Denarius - Hadrian SPES P R; Spes
| 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 | 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 |
| Numista | N#256811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes advancing left, holding flower and robe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES P R
Translation:
Spes Populi Romani.
Hope of the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (SPES P R; Spes) coin features the goddess Spes (Latin for "hope") on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). The image of Spes was meant to symbolize the hope for a prosperous and peaceful future, and it was often depicted with a flower or a torch, representing the light and life that hope brings. The use of Spes on this coin may suggest that Hadrian's reign was marked by a sense of optimism and confidence in the future of the Roman Empire.
