Sestertius - Hadrian and Sabina ADVENTVI AVG ALEXANDRIAE S C; Serapis and Isis
| 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#256212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Serapis and Isis standing right, greeting Hadrian and Sabina standing left; between them, altar; Serapis and Hadrian clasping hands, Isis holding sistrum, Empress raising hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVI AVG ALEXANDRIAE
S C
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Alexandriae. Senatus Consultum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus) to Alexandria. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Serapis and Isis, who were Egyptian deities, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence of Egypt on the Roman Empire during the reign of Hadrian.