Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS II ORIENS; Sol
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#254694 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.09–7.15 g;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 an image of the Roman god Sol on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Hadrian. Sol was the god of the sun and was often depicted driving a chariot across the sky, as seen on this coin. The inclusion of Sol on the coinage of Hadrian may have been a nod to the emperor's reputation as a benevolent and enlightened ruler, as well as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and prosperity.
