Aureus - Hadrian AFRICA, Africa

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 130-133
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Gold
Weight 7.27 g
Diameter 19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#1493, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1493
Obverse description Bust of Hadrian, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrian, emperor, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse description Africa, wearing elephant scalp, reclining left, holding scorpion and cornucopia, leaning on rocks with elbow; usually to left, basket of corn or fruits.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering AFRICA
(Translation: Africa.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (130-133) - -
Numisquare ID 5886316050
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