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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#256014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
The Aureus - Hadrian (HISPANIA; Hispania) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Hispania on the other. Hispania was a personification of the Iberian Peninsula, which included modern-day Spain and Portugal. The coin was minted in Rome but was used throughout the Roman Empire, which spanned from Britain to Egypt. The coin's gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and prestigious form of currency at the time.
