Aureus - Hadrian HISPANIA; Hispania
| 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 | 130-133 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hispania reclining left on rocks, holding branch; to left, rabbit.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (HISPANIA; Hispania) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the personification of Hispania, the Roman province that corresponds to modern-day Spain and Portugal. The reverse depicts a female figure standing left, wearing a Phoenician headdress and holding a branch and a scepter, symbolizing the fertility and prosperity of the region. This design was only used during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD), making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
