Sestertius - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG AFRICAE S C; Africa
| Orichalcum | 25 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130-133 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#256204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Africa, wearing elephant scalp, standing left, holding patera and corn ears; between them, altar, with bull usually at the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVI AVG AFRICAE
S C
Unabridged legend: Adventui Augusti Africae. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor to Africa. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features the Roman Emperor Hadrian and has the inscription "ADVENTVI AVG AFRICAE S C" (meaning "The African Advent of the Emperor"), is considered to be one of the most valuable and sought-after coins from the Roman Empire. It's made of Orichalcum, a rare and valuable metal that was used in the production of some Roman coins during Hadrian's reign. The coin's weight of 25g is also notable, as it's slightly heavier than the standard Sestertius coin, which weighed around 20-22g. This coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly prized collector's item among numismatists and historians.