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Aureus - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG ITALIAE; Italia
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand in address and holding scroll; facing him, Italia, standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; between them, altar; at foot of altar, bull.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVI AVG ITALIAE
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Italiae.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Italy.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (ADVENTVI AVG ITALIAE; Italia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD), who was known for his extensive travels throughout the Roman Empire. In fact, Hadrian's travels were so extensive that he was absent from Rome for extended periods of time, leading to rumors that he had abandoned the city altogether. Despite this, Hadrian's coinage continued to be minted in Rome during his absence, suggesting that the empire's administrative and economic systems were able to function effectively even when the emperor was not physically present.
