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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#255556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising right hand and 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 used as a means of payment and was valued at 25 silver denarii. Despite its value, the coin was not widely used in everyday transactions due to its high value and was mostly used for ceremonial purposes or as a store of wealth.
