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#254695 |
|---|---|
| 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 a portrait of Emperor Hadrian, while the reverse side features a personification of the Sun god, Sol, with the legend "ORIENS" (meaning "rising sun" in Latin) written above it. This blending of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during Hadrian's reign, and highlights the diversity and complexity of the Roman Empire at that time.
