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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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 was a gold coin used in ancient Rome, and the Hadrian (ROMA AETERNA; Roma) (136) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or a personification of a province, this coin features a representation of the city of Rome itself. The reverse shows a stylized image of the city, with its seven hills and several prominent buildings, including the Pantheon and the Colosseum. This design was meant to emphasize the power and prestige of Rome, and it's a rare example of a coin that celebrates the city's architecture and symbolism.
