Aureus - Hadrian VIRTVTI AVG, Virtus

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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
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#2247, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2247
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 descriptionVirtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVTI AVG
(Translation: Virtuti Augusti. To the courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (136)  - -
Catalog ID1362722280
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