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Sestertius - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG IVDAEAES C; Judea
| 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#256252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Judaea standing left, holding patera and incense box; between them, altar, usually with bull at the base; at Judaea's feet, two or three children, or instead, two children holding palms flank altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVI AVG IVDAEAE
S C
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Iudaeae. Senatus Consultum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Judea. 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. During his reign, Hadrian visited the province of Judea (now part of Israel) and initiated several building projects, including the construction of a new city called Aelia Capitolina, which was built on the site of the destroyed city of Jerusalem. This coin may have been minted to commemorate Hadrian's visit to Judea and his efforts to rebuild the region.
