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Aureus - Hadrian and Trajan DIVO TRAIANO PART AVG PATRI
117 year| 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 |
| Year | 117 |
| 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#254623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVO TRAIANO PART AVG PATRI
Unabridged legend: Divo Traiano Parthicus, Augusti Patri.
Translation: To the divine Trajan, conqueror of the Parthians, father of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian and Trajan (DIVO TRAIANO PART AVG PATRI) (117) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features a unique design that highlights the close relationship between Hadrian and his adopted son and successor, Trajan. The coin's reverse side depicts Trajan's divine consecration, with the inscription "DIVO TRAIANO PART AVG PATRI" meaning "To the divine Trajan, partner of the emperor's father," signifying Hadrian's adoption of Trajan as his son and successor. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and provides insight into the political and family dynamics of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
