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Denarius - Hadrian and Sabina SABINA AVGVSTI
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130-138 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Sabina, wearing double stephanie with hair braided and piled, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SABINA AVGVSTI
Unabridged legend: Sabina Augusti
Translation: [Vibia] Sabina, [consort] of the emperor
Comment
Only 2 known specimens : one in British Museum and one in private hands.Uncertain mint in the East.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Sabina, the wife of Emperor Hadrian, on the reverse side, which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage as women were not often depicted on coins during that time period.
