Sestertius - Hadrian COS III LIBERALITAS AVG IIII S C; Liberalitas
| Orichalcum | 26.7 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125-127 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 26.7 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian seated left on platform, extending hand toward citizen; between, Liberalitas standing left, emptying cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COS III
LIBERALITAS
AVG IIII
S C
Translation:
Consul Tertium. Liberalitas Augusti Quarta. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the third time. The fourth liberality of the emperor (Augustus), decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that the emperor Hadrian, depicted on the obverse of the coin, was known for his love of Greek culture and architecture. He even built a Greek-style temple in Rome, the Pantheon, which still stands today and is considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of ancient Rome.
