Aureus - Hadrian, Trajan, and Plotina DIVIS PARENTIBVS
130 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 | 130 |
| 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#255915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Trajan, draped, right, viewed from rear or side; conjoined, bust of Plotina, wearing hair in queue, draped, left; above, one star in left field and one star in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVIS PARENTIBVS
Translation:
Divis Parentibus.
To the divine parents.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman emperors Hadrian, Trajan, and Plotina, along with the inscription "DIVIS PARENTIBVS" which means "divine parents." This coin was issued during the reign of Hadrian (117-138 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians.
