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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Hadrian ADVENTVS AVG; Roma
| 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 | 133-135 |
| 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#256458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma standing right, holding spear and clasping hands with Hadrian, standing left, holding scroll.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVG
Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (ADVENTVS AVG; Roma) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the personification of the city of Rome, Roma, seated on a throne and holding a scepter. This design was introduced by Emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD, and was used on many of the coins issued during his reign. The use of Roma as a symbol of the Roman Empire was a common motif in Roman art and architecture, and this coin is a rare example of it being featured on a coin.
