Sestertius - Hadrian // EXERC BRITANNI/CVS 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#256402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right on low platform, holding scroll and raising hand; before him, three soldiers with standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
// EXERC BRITANNI/CVS
S C
Translation:
Exercitus Britannicus. Senatus Consultum.
Army of Britain. 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 existed in ancient times but has never been found in reality. Despite this, the coin still holds significant historical value as a representation of the Roman Empire's economy and trade during Hadrian's reign.
