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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#254758 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Hadrian on one side and the personification of genius on the other. The image of genius is significant because it represents the idea of wisdom, intelligence, and creativity, which were highly valued traits in ancient Roman culture. The inclusion of this image on the coin suggests that Hadrian's reign was marked by a focus on intellectual and cultural pursuits, as well as military conquests.
