Roman Silver Coin
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Title
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Roman Silver Coin
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Description
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Known as a "Denarius" from the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian, 128 - 138 CE.
Front: the bust of Hadrian, facing to the right. The words HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P. P. mean "Hadrian Augustus Pater Patriae and translate to "Hadrian Augustus, father of his country."
Reverse: an unidentified female deity, possibly Vesta, Concordia, or Pudicitia. It reads, COS III to commemorate Hadrian’s third consulship beginning in 119 CE.
Hadrian did not accept the title, Pater Patriae until 128 CE. He was widely regarded as one of the most capable emperors to ever occupy the throne. He devoted his entire life to the improvement of the state, and said to be firm, humane, and a patron of the arts. He died in Baiae (Italy) on July 10, 138 CE.
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Identifier
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2008.036.029
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Source
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Roman Empire
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Subject
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Numismatics
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Provenance
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William and Catherine Sell
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Date Created
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128-138 CE
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Is Part Of
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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
