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Quinarius Aureus - Hadrian // COS III; Roma
| Gold | 3.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125-127 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated right on cuirass and shield, clasping hands with Hadrian and holding spear; Hadrian standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: // COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Hadrian (// COS III; Roma) (125-127) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian on one side and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign, which lasted from 117 to 138 AD, and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of gold in the coin's production was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
