Sestertius - Hadrian // COS III; Jupiter, Minerva, and Juno
128 year| 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 |
| Year | 128 |
| 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#257221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated facing; flanking him, Minerva and Juno, seated facing him.
Script: Latin
Lettering: // COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of deities on its reverse side. Jupiter, Minerva, and Juno are depicted together, which is unusual for Roman coins of that time period. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a specific event or occasion that involved these deities, such as a religious festival or the dedication of a new temple.