As - Hadrian HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
| Bronze | 11.2 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 124-125 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Hadrian, laureate, traces of drapery on far shoulder, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Translation:
Hadrianus Augustus.
Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his extensive travels throughout the empire and his love of Greek culture. He was also known for his military campaigns, particularly his conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania) and his construction of the Pantheon in Rome.
