Sestertius - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG BITHYNIAE S C; Bithynia
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#256225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Bithynia, turreted and holding rudder or bareheaded and holding acrostolium, standing left, holding patera; between them, altar, usually with bull at the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVI AVG BITHYNIAE
S C
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Bithyniae. Senatus Consultum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Bithynia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD. Hadrian was known for his extensive travels throughout the Roman Empire, and this coin was minted during his visit to the province of Bithynia in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The coin's inscription, "ADVENTVI AVG BITHYNIAE S C," translates to "The arrival of the emperor in Bithynia," which highlights the significance of Hadrian's visit to the region.
