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Aureus - Hadrian SPES P R; Spes and Fortuna
| 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 | 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 |
| Numista | N#256813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes-Fortuna standing left, leaning on rudder on globe, holding flower and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES P R
Translation:
Spes Populi Romani.
Hope of the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (SPES P R; Spes and Fortuna) coin is that it features the goddess Spes (hope) on one side and Fortuna (fortune) on the other. This symbolizes the Roman Empire's belief in the importance of hope and fortune for a prosperous and successful society.
