© CC | BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
© CC | BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
Denarius - Hadrian TELLVS STABIL; Tellus
| 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 | 133-135 |
| 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#256527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tellus reclining left, resting on globe and basket of fruits, holding branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TELLVS
STABIL
Translation:
Tellus Stabilita.
The earth firmly established.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (TELLVS STABIL; Tellus) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Tellus, who was associated with the earth and fertility, on the reverse side. This image was meant to symbolize the prosperity and abundance of the Roman Empire under the rule of Emperor Hadrian.
