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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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256510 |
|---|---|
| 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
Unabridged legend: Vota Publica.
Translation: 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 a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or a personification of an abstract concept, this coin bears an image of the Genius of the Roman people, a personification of the spirit of Rome. This design was a departure from the traditional iconography of Roman coins and reflected the emperor Hadrian's desire to promote the idea of the Roman people as a unified and powerful entity.
