© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Hadrian DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS ORIENS; Sol
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#254622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS
ORIENS
Translation:
Divi Nervae Nepos, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Concordia. Oriens.
Grand-son of the divine Nerva, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. The rising sun.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman emperor Hadrian, while the reverse side features the Greek sun god Sol, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence between the two civilizations during the Roman Empire.
