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Aureus - Hadrian and Trajan DIVO TRAIANO PATRI AVG
117 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 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 | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Divus Trajan, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVO TRAIANO PATRI AVG
Unabridged legend: Divo Traiano Patri Augusti.
Translation: To the divine Trajan, father of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two emperors, Hadrian and Trajan, on its obverse side. This is a rare occurrence in Roman coinage, as most coins of this era featured a single emperor. The coin's reverse side also features an image of the Roman goddess Victory, adding to its historical and cultural significance.
