Denarius - Hadrian (TRANQVILLITAS AVGVSTI COS III; Tranquillitas) (128-129) front Denarius - Hadrian (TRANQVILLITAS AVGVSTI COS III; Tranquillitas) (128-129) back
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Denarius - Hadrian TRANQVILLITAS AVGVSTI COS III; Tranquillitas

 
Silver 3.2 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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
References
Numista
N#255475
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 is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, signifying the peace and tranquility that Emperor Hadrian brought to the Roman Empire during his reign.