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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Hadrian // EXERC DACICVS S C in exergue in field
| 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#256408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian riding right, raising hand; before him, a crowd of three soldiers with standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
// EXERC DACICVS
S C (in exergue in field)
Translation:
Exercitus Dacicus. Senatus Consultum.
Army of Dacia. 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 archaeological evidence to support its existence. Despite this, the use of orichalcum in coins and other artifacts has been a topic of interest and debate among historians and collectors.
