Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III SAEC AVR; Genius
| 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 | 120-121 |
| 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#254851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius of the Golden Age or Aion, standing right, holding phoenix on globe, all within the Zodiac in the form of an oval frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
SAEC AVR
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Saeculum Aureum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Golden age.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Hadrian on one side and the personification of the Roman state, Genius, on the other. This coin was minted during Hadrian's third consulship, which took place in 120-121 AD. The coin's design reflects the importance of the emperor's role as the symbol of Roman power and authority.
