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Sestertius - Hadrian AEQVITAS AVGS C; Aequitas
| 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 | 137-138 |
| 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#256820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Aequitas standing left, holding scales and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVG
S C
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Equity of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that the metal it's made of, Orichalcum, is a fictional metal that was believed to have been used in the construction of Atlantis, according to Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias. The use of this metal in the coin's production may have been a nod to the mythical island and its supposed wealth and advanced technology.
