Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III, Oceanus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year121-123
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#520, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.520
Obverse descriptionHead of Hadrian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionOceanus, usually with crab claw horns, reclining left, holding anchor (rarely trident or sceptre) and leaning on dolphin (or sea monster).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS III
(Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (121-123)  - -
Catalog ID9533914550
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