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As - Hadrian HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

 
Bronze 11.2 g 26.5 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#255889
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Hadrian, draped, 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 promote a more masculine and military image, reflecting his personal interests and policies.