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Aureus - Hadrian ADVENTVI AFRICAE; Africa
| Gold | 7.27 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130-133 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand in address and holding scroll; facing him, Africa, wearing elephant scalp, standing left, holding patera and corn ears; between them, altar; at foot of altar, bull.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVI AFRICAE
Translation: Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) to Africa
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (ADVENTVI AFRICAE; Africa) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) to commemorate his military campaigns in Africa. The coin's design features a portrait of Hadrian on one side and a depiction of the goddess Africa on the other, with the inscription "ADVENTVI AFRICAE" meaning "to the victory of Africa." This coin is considered rare and highly valuable among collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted in limited quantities.
