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Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Jupiter
| Gold | 7.1 g | 19 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 | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated left, 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
Mass varies: 6.95–7.27 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Jupiter) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. This coin was part of a series of coins minted by Hadrian to promote the cult of Jupiter, which was an important religious and political symbol of the Roman Empire at the time. The coin's design and imagery reflect the imperial propaganda of the time, which aimed to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and divine institution.
