Aureus - Hadrian VENERI GENETRICI; Venus
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#255927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus standing left, holding Victory and spear, resting on shield depicting Gorgon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI GENETRICI
Translation:
Veneri Genetrici.
To mother Venus.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (VENERI GENETRICI; Venus) coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, standing on a rocky outcrop surrounded by sea creatures. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's wealth and power, as well as its connection to the gods and goddesses of ancient Rome.