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Quinarius Aureus - Hadrian COS III; Spes
| 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 | 124-125 |
| 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#255248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting robe.
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; Spes) coin is that it features the goddess Spes (Latin for "hope") on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for a Roman coin at that time. This suggests that the emperor Hadrian wanted to promote the idea of hope and optimism among his people, perhaps as a way to boost morale during a time of political or economic uncertainty.
