© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II; Spes
137 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 | 137 |
| 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#257073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus-Pietas-Concordia standing left, holding patera and sceptre; to left, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used extensively throughout the Roman Empire and was a symbol of Roman power and influence. It was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) and remained in circulation until the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD. The coin's design changed over time, but it always featured an image of the emperor on one side and a goddess or other symbol on the other. The Denarius was made of silver and was worth about 1/4 of a Roman soldier's daily wage. It was used for everyday transactions, such as buying food, clothing, and other goods, and was also used to pay taxes and debts. The Denarius was an important part of the Roman economy and played a significant role in the spread of Roman culture and trade throughout the empire.
