Aureus - Hadrian DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS CONCORD; Concordia and Spes
117 year| 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 |
| Year | 117 |
| 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#254612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS
CONCORD
Translation:
Divi Nervae Nepos, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Concordia.
Grand-son of the divine Nerva, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. Harmony.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, and the goddess Spes on the other. Concordia was the goddess of harmony and unity, while Spes was the goddess of hope and prosperity. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire. The presence of these two goddesses on the coin may symbolize the emperor's desire to promote unity and prosperity throughout the empire.
