Denarius - Sabina PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| 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 | 130-133 |
| 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#256942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, standing left, arranging veil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Sabina coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pudicitia (also known as Pudicity) on the reverse side, which is an unusual representation for a Roman coin. Pudicitia was the goddess of modesty, chastity, and purity, and her depiction on the coin may have been intended to promote these values among the Roman people. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that highlights the importance of moral values and virtues, rather than military conquests or political ideologies.
