Denarius - Hadrian // LIBERAL AVG III P M TR P COS III, Liberalitas

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year130-138
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
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#3140, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.3140
Obverse descriptionHead of Hadrian, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionHadrian seated left on platform, extending hand toward citizen, advancing right from doorway, holding out fold of toga; behind, Liberalitas standing left, holding coin scoop; behind Hadrian, attendant standing left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering// LIBERAL AVG III P M TR P COS III
(Translation: Liberalitas Augusti Tertia, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. The third liberality of the emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.)
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Mint
MintageND (130-138)  - -
Catalog ID3131478890
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