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Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Janus
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Janus standing front, faces left and right, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS III
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
Translation: 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; Janus) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman god Janus, who is often associated with beginnings, endings, and transitions. This is fitting, as the coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his extensive travels and military campaigns, and the coin may have been used to mark the beginning of a new era or to commemorate a significant event during his rule.
