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Aureus - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG 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#256036 |
|---|---|
| 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 AVG AFRICAE
Translation: Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Africa.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (ADVENTVI AVG AFRICAE; Africa) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Africa on the other. The coin was part of a series minted to celebrate Hadrian's military campaigns in Africa, and the image of Africa on the coin is believed to represent the continent's rich natural resources and fertility. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
