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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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated right on pile of armor, holding spear and clasping hands with Hadrian, standing left, holding scroll.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Adventus Augusti
Translation: Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor
Comment
This coin commemorates Hadrian's triumphant return to Rome following his extensive voyages across the Empire.
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 Roman Empire, Roma, seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This design was introduced by Emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD, and it became a standard motif on Roman coins for centuries to come.
