Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS DES III SALVS AVG; Salus)
Obverse
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Lettering: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse
Salus, seated left, holding patera, feeding snake coiled around altar.
Lettering: P M TR P COS DES III SALVS AVG
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Hadrian (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Size
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse Lettering
P M TR P COS DES III SALVS AVG
Comments
Mass varies: 3.05–3.53 g;
Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
