Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Jupiter
| 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 | 119-120 |
| 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#254775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing right, head facing, holding thunderbolt and 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 the Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Jupiter) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman god Jupiter on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Hadrian. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and the image of Jupiter was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
