© CC | BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
© CC | BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
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#256237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 this coin was minted during his visit to Hispania (modern-day Spain) in 130-133 AD. The coin's inscription, "ADVENTVI AVG HISPANIAE S C," translates to "The arrival of the Emperor in Hispania." This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the Roman Empire's history and Hadrian's influential reign.
