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Sestertius - Hadrian COS III NEP RED S C; Neptune
| Orichalcum | 28.2 g | 33 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 | 28.2 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune standing right, resting foot on prow, holding trident and acrostolium.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COS III
NEP RED
S C
Translation:
Consul Tertium. Neptuno Redux. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the third time. Neptune that brings back (the emperor in safety), decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on its reverse side. This is significant because it suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate Hadrian's naval victories or his efforts to strengthen the Roman navy. Neptune was an important deity in Roman mythology, often associated with the power and prestige of the Roman Empire. The inclusion of his image on the coin may have been a way to emphasize Hadrian's role as a powerful and capable leader, as well as to promote the idea of Roman dominance over the seas.
