Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS III SAEC AVR; Genius
| 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 | 120-121 |
| 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#254852 |
|---|---|
| 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 the Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III SAEC AVR; Genius) 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 reign (117-138 AD) and was used as a means of propaganda to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and prosperous state. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and his connection to the gods, as well as the idea of the Roman state as a source of wisdom and guidance.
