Sestertius - Hadrian COS III LIBERALITAS AVG IIII S C; Liberalitas
| 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 | 125-127 |
| 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#255349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian seated right on platform, extending hand toward citizen; between, Liberalitas standing right, emptying cornucopia; behind citizen, another citizen departing.
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 it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin's design highlights Hadrian's efforts to promote the values of generosity and prosperity throughout the empire.