Denarius - Hadrian (TRANQVILLITAS AVG COS III P P; Tranquillitas) (129-130) front Denarius - Hadrian (TRANQVILLITAS AVG COS III P P; Tranquillitas) (129-130) back
no image

Denarius - Hadrian TRANQVILLITAS AVG COS III P P; Tranquillitas

 
Silver 3.2 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
129-130
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#255632
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tranquillitas standing left, holding sceptre and resting arm on column.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TRANQVILLITAS AVG COS III P P

Translation:
Tranquillitas Augusti, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Tranquility of the emperor (Augustuts), consul for the third time, father of the nation.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The reverse side of the coin features the goddess Tranquillitas, who is depicted seated on a rock, holding a scepter and a branch. This image symbolizes the peace and tranquility that the Roman Empire enjoyed during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. The coin was minted during a time of relative stability and prosperity in the empire, and the image of Tranquillitas was meant to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of peace and prosperity under Hadrian's rule.