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

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year120-121
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
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#318, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.318
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionHadrian seated left on platform, extending hand toward attendant, seated left, distributing to a citizen; citizen, ascending steps before platform; behind, statue (?) of Liberalitas standing facing, holding coin scoop.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS III LIBERAL AVG III
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Liberalitas Augusti Tertia. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. The third liberality of the emperor (Augustus).)
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Mint
MintageND (120-121)  - -
Catalog ID8595763580
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