Sestertius - Hadrian ADVENTVI AVG SICILIAE S C; Sicilia
| 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#256281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian, standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Sicilia, wearing triskeles headdress, standing left, holding patera and corn ears; between them, altar, usually with bull at the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVI AVG SICILIAE
S C
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Siciliae. Senatus Consultum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Sicily. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of a rare and valuable metal called orichalcum, which was a bronze-like alloy that was highly prized in ancient Rome for its durability and resistance to corrosion.