Aureus - Hadrian COS III PP
| 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 | 129-130 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian riding right, holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III PP
Translation:
Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (COS III PP) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Roma on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighed 7.27 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time. In fact, the Aureus was the standard unit of currency in the Roman Empire and was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. The coin was used for large transactions and was a symbol of wealth and power.
