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Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS IIILIB PVB; Libertas
| 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#254918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas seated left, holding branch and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
LIB PVB
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Libertas Publica.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Public freedom.
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 goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and autonomy in Roman culture and suggests that the coin was minted during a time when these values were particularly important to the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight suggest that it was a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency during its time.
