Denarius - Salonia Matidia CONSECRATIO
119 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 119 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle walking right on sceptre, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
RIC dates the coin to 98-117 under Trajan, but Matidia lived until 119 and was deified by Hadrian.
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Salonia Matidia (CONSECRATIO) (119) coin features an image of Salonia Matidia, who was a Roman empress and the mother of Emperor Hadrian. She was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and political influence, and was revered as a symbol of maternal virtue and strength. The coin's design, which depicts her wearing a crown and holding a scepter, reflects her status as a powerful and respected figure in Roman society.
