Aureus - Hadrian VENERI GENETRICI, Venus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year130
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#1432, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1432
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 descriptionVenus standing left, holding Victory and spear, resting on shield depicting Gorgon.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENERI GENETRICI
(Translation: Veneri Genetrici. To mother Venus.)
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Mint
MintageND (130)  - -
Catalog ID9767429870
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