Sestertius - Hadrian ADVENTVS AVG MAVRETANIAE S C; Mauretania
| 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#256270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian, standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Mauretania, sometimes wearing elephant scalp, standing left, holding patera and vexillum; between them, altar, usually with bull at the base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVG MAVRETANIAE
S C
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Mauretaniae. Senatus Consultum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Mauretania. 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 he is often depicted on coins with various symbols and imagery that reflect the places he visited. In this case, the coin features the inscription "MAVRETANIAE S C" which stands for "Mauretaniae S Civitas" or "City of Mauretania", indicating that the coin was minted in the Roman province of Mauretania, which was located in present-day Morocco. This suggests that Hadrian may have visited or had a particular interest in this region during his reign.