Sestertius - Hadrian // DISCIPLINA AVG S C
| 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#256395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian advancing right, leading a line of five soldiers, with three or more standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
// DISCIPLINA
AVG
S C
Translation:
Disciplina Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Discipline 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 metal it's made of, orichalcum, is a fictional metal that was believed to have been used in ancient times, but there's no scientific evidence to support its existence. Despite this, the use of orichalcum in coins and other artifacts has been a topic of interest among historians and collectors.