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 | 129-130 |
| 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#255886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
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 Emperor Hadrian wearing a beard, which was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven depiction of Roman emperors. This was a deliberate choice made by Hadrian to convey his association with the Greek culture, where beards were seen as a symbol of wisdom and masculinity. The coin's design was meant to communicate Hadrian's message of a strong and wise leadership, and it has become a distinctive feature of his coinage.
