Sestertius - Hadrian DACIA S C; Dacia
| 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#256131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dacia seated left on rocks, sometimes resting foot on helmet, holding standard and falx.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DACIA
S C
Translation:
Dacia. Senatus Consultum.
Dacia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which was issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (130-133 AD), features an image of the Roman goddess Diana on the reverse side. Diana was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and was often associated with the natural world, hunting, and childbirth. The inclusion of her image on the coin may have been a nod to the Roman Empire's expansion into the region of Dacia (modern-day Romania), which was known for its rich natural resources and fertile land.