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Denarius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II PIETAS; Pietas
137 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 137 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pietas standing right, raising hand and holding incense box; to right, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
PIETAS
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Pietas.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Piety.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Lucius Aelius (TR POT COS II PIETAS; Pietas) was issued during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The coin's reverse side features the image of Pietas, the goddess of duty and devotion, who was a prominent figure in Roman mythology during this period. The inclusion of Pietas on the coin suggests that the Roman Empire was placing a greater emphasis on traditional values and religious practices during this time.
