Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Jupiter) (119-120) front Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Jupiter) (119-120) back
Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Jupiter) (119-120) photo
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Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Jupiter

 
Gold 7.27 g 19.5 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#254776
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 Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). This coin was minted during Hadrian's third consulship (119-120 AD) and is made of gold, weighing 7.27 grams. The coin's design and materials reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this time period.