Denarius - Hadrian TRANQVILLITAS AVGVSTI COS III; Tranquillitas
Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 128-129 |
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#255474 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tranquillitas standing left, holding sceptre and resting arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRANQVILLITAS AVGVSTI
COS III
Translation:
Tranquillitas Augusti, Consul Tertium.
Tranquility of the emperor (Augustuts), consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Tranquillitas, which represents the peace and tranquility that Emperor Hadrian brought to the empire during his reign.