Denarius - Matidia PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| 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 |
| Years | 128-130 |
| 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#256907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, standing left, placing incense on altar and holding incense box.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the Emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pietas, the Roman goddess of piety and devotion, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of family and religious values in Roman culture during the time of its minting.
