Sestertius - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG HISPANIAE S C; Hispania
| 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#256235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Hispania standing left, holding patera and olive branch; between them, altar, usually with bull at the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVI AVG HISPANIAE
S C
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Hispaniae. Senatus Consultum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Hispania. 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 his reign saw a significant increase in the use of coinage to promote imperial propaganda and ideology. The coin's design, which includes the image of Hadrian and the inscription "ADVENTVI AVG HISPANIAE S C," reflects the emperor's efforts to promote a sense of Roman identity and unity throughout the empire.