Denarius - Hadrian (VENERIS FELICIS; Venus) (137-138) front Denarius - Hadrian (VENERIS FELICIS; Venus) (137-138) back
Denarius - Hadrian (VENERIS FELICIS; Venus) (137-138) photo
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Denarius - Hadrian VENERIS FELICIS; Venus

 
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
137-138
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#256818
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Venus seated left, holding Cupid and sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VENERIS FELICIS

Translation:
Veneris Felicis.
To the joy of Venus.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Venus on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Hadrian. This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign (117-138 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors of ancient Roman coins.