Aureus - Hadrian VOT PVB; Genius
| 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 | 133-135 |
| 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#256509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius of the Senate standing right, holding sceptre; genius of the Roman people standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; between them, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOT PVB
Translation:
Vota Publica.
The vows (prayers) of the public.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (VOT PVB; Genius) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Hadrian on one side and the personification of the genius of the Roman people, Genius, on the other. This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign (117-138 AD) and was used as a means of promoting the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and prosperous state. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Hadrian was a wise and powerful leader who was blessed by the gods and that the Roman Empire was destined for greatness under his rule.
