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Aureus - Hadrian Nilus
130 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 | 130 |
| 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#255933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nilus reclining right, holding reed and cornucopia; in water below, crocodile and hippo in reeds.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (Nilus) (130) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Roman Emperor Hadrian (r. 117-138 AD) in the act of sacrificing a bull to the goddess Venus. This design was meant to symbolize the emperor's role as a divine leader and his connection to the Roman gods. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency during the Roman Empire.
