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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Hadrian NILVS; Nilus
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nilus reclining left, holding cornucopia and reed; in water below, crocodile and hippo.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NILVS
Translation:
Nilus.
Nile.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (NILVS; Nilus) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess of the Nile, Nilus, standing on the banks of the river and holding a scepter and a cornucopia. This design was meant to symbolize the abundance and fertility of the Nile River, which was a vital source of life and prosperity for the Roman Empire.
