Aureus - Hadrian COS III, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year125-127
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
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#773, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.773
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionHadrian on horseback prancing right, cloak flying behind him, couched spear in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS III
(Translation: Consul for the third time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (125-127)  - -
Catalog ID7884485270
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