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Aureus - Hadrian ROMA AETERNA; Roma
136 year| 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 |
| Year | 136 |
| 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#256689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on pile of armor, holding busts of sun and moon and spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA AETERNA
Unabridged legend: Roma Aeterna.
Translation: Eternal Rome.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (ROMA AETERNA; Roma) (136) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and features an image of the goddess Roma on the reverse side, symbolizing the eternity of Rome. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Rome as an eternal and powerful empire, and it was circulated throughout the Roman Empire as a symbol of its wealth and prosperity.
