Aureus - Hadrian ROMA AETERNA, Roma

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year136
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
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#2229, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2229
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, draped, 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 descriptionRoma seated left, holding Victory and sceptre; sceptre sometimes tipped with bust or head on spear.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMA AETERNA
(Translation: Roma Aeterna. Eternal Rome.)
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Mint
MintageND (136)  - -
Catalog ID4713259120
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