Denarius - Hadrian VICTORIA AVG; Nemesis and Victory
136 year| 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 |
| Year | 136 |
| 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#256700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nemesis-Victory advancing right, holding branch and raising fold of drapery.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Nemesis, who was often depicted on Roman coins as a symbol of retribution and justice. The inclusion of Nemesis on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of these values during the reign of Hadrian.
