Denarius - Hadrian TRANQVILLITAS AVG COS III P P; Tranquillitas
| 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 | 129-130 |
| 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#255635 |
|---|---|
| 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 standing left, holding a scepter and a branch. This image symbolizes the peace and tranquility that Emperor Hadrian brought to the Roman Empire during his reign. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that Hadrian's rule was a time of stability and prosperity, and that he was a just and benevolent leader.
