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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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#255975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Africa, wearing elephant scalp, reclining left, holding scorpion and cornucopia, leaning on rocks with elbow; usually to left, basket of corn or fruits.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AFRICA
Translation: Africa.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (AFRICA; Africa) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts Africa personified as a woman, seated on a rock and surrounded by lions and elephants. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's dominance over the African continent.
