Sestertius - Hadrian // EXERC HISPAN 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#256424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing left on a low platform, holding sceptre and raising hand; before him, three soldiers with standards; between them, lictor facing crowd.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
// EXERC HISPAN
S C
Translation:
Exercitus Hispanicus. Senatus Consultum.
Army of Hispania. 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 used to make it, orichalcum, is a mysterious and rare metal that was highly valued in ancient times. It is believed to be a brass-like alloy, but its exact composition is unknown, and it is no longer used today. The use of orichalcum in the production of this coin reflects the high level of craftsmanship and technical expertise of the Roman Empire during Hadrian's reign.
