Denarius - Sabina Ceres
| 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 | 128-129 |
| 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#256923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres seated left on basket, holding corn ears and torch.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Sabina (Ceres) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features a portrait of Sabina, the empress, on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility. The coin was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a valuable collector's item today, with some mint-state coins selling for thousands of dollars.
