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Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; 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#255126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules standing facing in tetrastyle temple, head right, resting on club and holding apples (?); flanking steps, river god, bearded, reclining facing or left, and prow, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS III
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Hercules) coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). Hercules was revered by the Romans for his strength and bravery, and his image was often used on coins to symbolize the power and prestige of the Roman Empire.
