Aureus - Hadrian AEGYPTOS, Egypt

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year130-133
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.27 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#1480, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1480
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionEgypt reclining left, holding sistrum and leaning on corn basket; to left, ibis.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAEGYPTOS
(Translation: Aegyptos. Egypt.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (130-133)  - -
Catalog ID2654837800
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