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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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Janus standing front, faces left and right, holding sceptre.
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 this coin is that it features a depiction of Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings, on one side, and Emperor Hadrian on the other. This coin was minted during Hadrian's third consulship, which was a significant event in Roman history. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence during Hadrian's reign.
