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Denarius - Hadrian TRANQVILLITAS AVG P P COS III; 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 |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tranquillitas standing left, holding sceptre and resting arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRANQVILLITAS AVG P P
COS III
Translation:
Tranquillitas Augusti, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium.
Tranquility of the emperor (Augustuts), father of the nation, consul for the third time.
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 right, 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's design was meant to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of stability and prosperity, and that the emperor was responsible for maintaining that peace and prosperity.
