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Aureus - Hadrian COS III; Romulus and Remus
| Gold | 7.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 124-125 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
She-wolf and twins left.
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; Romulus and Remus) coin is that it features an image of the twin brothers Romulus and Remus, who are said to have founded the city of Rome, on one side, and an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian on the other side. This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign (117-138 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's foundation and the power of its rulers.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (124-125) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Hadrian (COS III; Romulus and Remus) (124-125) coin.
