Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III GEN P R; Genius
| Gold | 7.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 119-120 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
GEN P R
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Genio Populi Romani.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. To the Genius (guardian spirit) of the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III GEN P R; Genius) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the Roman goddess Genius on the reverse side. The coin was made of gold and weighed 7.1 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time. The coin's design and weight were meant to symbolize the wealth and power of the Roman Empire.
