Aureus - Hadrian AFRICA; Africa
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Africa, wearing elephant scalp, naked to waist, reclining left, placing hand on lion and leaning on basket.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AFRICA
Translation: Africa.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (AFRICA; 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 of coins minted to celebrate Hadrian's victories in various provinces, and the Africa coin was specifically issued to commemorate his conquest of the African provinces. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural exchange and blending of Roman and African traditions during this period.