Aureus - Hadrian COS III; Roma
| 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 | 128-129 |
| 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#255440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing left, Senator standing right, holding sceptre; between them, Roma standing right, holding spear and drawing Hadrian's hand toward the hand of the Senator.
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; Roma) (128-129) coin is that it features a unique depiction of the Roman goddess Venus on its reverse side. Venus is shown standing left, holding a scepter and an apple, symbols of her association with love and beauty. This representation of Venus is different from the more common depictions of her on other Roman coins, where she is often shown with her son Cupid or in a triumphal procession. The focus on Venus as an independent figure on this coin may reflect the importance of the goddess in Roman culture and religion during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
