Denarius - Sabina // S C; Ceres
| 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 | 128-129 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres seated left on basket, holding corn ears and torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: // S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Sabina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD), who was known for his extensive travels throughout the Roman Empire. In fact, Hadrian was the first Roman emperor to visit Egypt, and his visit was commemorated on the coin by the image of the goddess Ceres, who was associated with fertility and agriculture. The coin's design also features a portrait of Sabina, Hadrian's wife, on the obverse (front side), making it a unique and interesting piece of Roman numismatic history.