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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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#257075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes advancing left, holding flower and robe.
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 - Lucius Aelius (TR POT COS II; Spes) (137) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the 2nd century AD, as the Roman Empire was going through a period of political and economic instability, and the people needed a symbol of hope and reassurance. The image of Spes on this coin is particularly interesting because it shows her standing on a prow of a ship, which symbolizes the idea of hope guiding the way forward, even in turbulent times.
