Aureus - Trajan and Hadrian HADRIANO TRAIANO CAESARI
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HADRIANO TRAIANO CAESARI
Translation:
Hadriano Traiano Caesari.
Of Hadrian Trajan, Caesar.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Trajan and Hadrian is that it was minted during a time of great economic prosperity in the Roman Empire. The coin's gold content and high denomination made it a symbol of wealth and power, and it was likely used for large transactions and as a store of value. Additionally, the coin's design features images of both Trajan and Hadrian, highlighting the importance of the emperor's role in Roman society and the power dynamic between the two rulers.
