Sestertius - Hadrian ALEXANDRIA S C; Alexandria
| 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#256105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Alexandria, reclining left, holding corn ears and vine branch, leaning on basket of fruit; to left, corn ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALEXANDRIA
S C
Translation:
Alexandria. Senatus Consultum.
Alexandria. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Emperor Hadrian, is notable for its unique design. The reverse side of the coin depicts a scene of the emperor sacrificing a bull, which was a rare and significant event in Roman culture. This design was only used on coins minted in Alexandria, Egypt, during Hadrian's reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
