Aureus - Hadrian // COS III
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 128-129 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian riding right, raising hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: // COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
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) (128-129) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess Venus standing left, holding a scepter and a shield, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and the prosperity brought by the rule of Emperor Hadrian.