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Aureus - Hadrian and Trajan DIVO TRAIANO 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#254598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Divus Trajan, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVO TRAIANO PATRI
Unabridged legend: Divo Traiano Patri.
Translation: To the divine Trajan, father [of the emperor].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Hadrian and Trajan is that it was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant economic growth and prosperity. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period. Additionally, the coin's depiction of both Hadrian and Trajan on the same coin was a unique phenomenon, as it was not common for Roman coins to feature two emperors together. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
