Aureus - Hadrian AFRICA; 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#255972 |
|---|---|
| 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 the Roman Empire's provinces and their personifications. The Africa coin is particularly interesting because it features a unique representation of the continent, with a woman dressed in traditional African clothing and holding a scepter, symbolizing the power and wealth of the Roman Empire's African provinces.
