Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS DES II ORIENS, Sol

€254,659.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year117
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#87, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.87
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionBust of Sol, radiate, draped, right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS DES II ORIENS
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum. Oriens. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time. The rising sun.)
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Mint
MintageND (117)  - -
Catalog ID5050774700
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