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Aureus - Hadrian COS III
| 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 | 125-127 |
| 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#255304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian riding left, raising hand and holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Unabridged legend: Consul Tertium.
Translation: Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (COS III) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek artistic styles. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of Emperor Hadrian, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the goddess Venus, who was revered by both the Romans and Greeks. This blending of artistic styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Roman and Greek civilizations during the Roman Empire.
