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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III HERC GADIT; Hercules
| 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 |
| Years | 121-123 |
| 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#255107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hercules standing right, resting on club and holding apples; at feet to left, prow; to right, river god reclining left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
HERC GADIT
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Hercules Gaditanus.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Hercules of Gades.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hercules, who was a demigod in Greek mythology, on one side, and Emperor Hadrian on the other. This highlights the cultural exchange and influence of Greek mythology on Roman culture during the Roman Empire.
