Aureus - Hadrian (ROMA AETERNAE; Roma) (137-138) front Aureus - Hadrian (ROMA AETERNAE; Roma) (137-138) back
Aureus - Hadrian (ROMA AETERNAE; Roma) (137-138) photo
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Aureus - Hadrian ROMA AETERNAE; Roma

 
Gold 7.27 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
137-138
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
References
Numista
N#256789
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Roma seated left, holding Palladium and spear; resting on chair, shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA AETERNAE

Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
To Eternal Rome.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Aureus - Hadrian coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii.