Aureus - Hadrian RESTITVTORI ACHAIAE; Achaea
| 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 | 130-133 |
| 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#256046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising kneeling Achaea; between them, vase with palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTORI ACHAIAE
Translation:
Restitutori Achaiae.
To the restorer of Achaea.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (RESTITVTORI ACHAIAE; Achaea) (130-133) coin was part of a series of coins issued by Emperor Hadrian to commemorate his military victories and territorial expansion. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of the personification of Achaea, a region in ancient Greece, with the inscription "RESTITVTORI ACHAIAE" meaning "Restorer of Achaea." This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign (117-138 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
