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Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS II ORIENS; Sol
117 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 | 117 |
| 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#254693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS II
ORIENS
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Oriens.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. The rising sun.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS II ORIENS; Sol) (117) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Hadrian, while the reverse side features the Greek sun god, Sol, driving a chariot. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse and multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during Hadrian's reign.
