© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Sabina Ceres
| 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 | 128-129 |
| 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#256913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres seated left on basket, holding corn ears and torch.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Sabina (Ceres) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) is interesting because it features the goddess Ceres, who was the patron of agriculture and fertility, on one side, and the empress Sabina, who was known for her beauty and wisdom, on the other. This coin was made of gold and weighed 7.27 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item.
