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Semis - Hadrian COS III S C
| Orichalcum | 5.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 126-127 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle between two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COS III
S C
Unabridged legend: Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Orichalcum, a metal that was highly valued in ancient times for its durability and resistance to corrosion. Orichalcum was often used to make high-quality coins, and it was also used in the construction of various architectural structures, such as the Pantheon in Rome.
