Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS II CONCORD; Concordia and Spes
117 year| Gold | 7.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS II
CONCORD
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Concordia.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Harmony.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS II CONCORD; Concordia and Spes) (117) coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on one side and the goddess Spes on the other. Concordia was the goddess of harmony and unity, while Spes was the goddess of hope and prosperity. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 117 to 138 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and prosperity of the Roman Empire under Hadrian's rule.
