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#256015 |
|---|---|
| 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. The coin was used as a means of payment and was valued at 25 silver denarii. Despite its value, the coin was not widely used in everyday transactions due to its high value and was mostly used for ceremonial purposes or as a symbol of wealth and power.
