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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 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.
