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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Hadrian GENIO P R; Genius
136 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 | 136 |
| 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#256665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia; to left, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO P R
Translation:
Genio Populi Romani.
To the genius of the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (GENIO P R; Genius) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Hadrian on one side and the personification of the genius of the Roman people, Genius, on the other. This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign (117-138 AD) and was used as a means of promoting the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and prosperous entity. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Hadrian's rule was blessed by the gods and that he was a wise and just leader. The coin's gold content and intricate design also served as a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
