Sestertius - Hadrian // EXERCITVS RAETICVS 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#256437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian riding left, raising hand; before him, four soldiers with standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
// EXERCITVS RAETICVS
S C
Translation:
Exercitus Raeticus. Senatus Consultum.
Army of Raetia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Emperor Hadrian and the Roman army, was minted during a time of significant military expansion for the Roman Empire. In fact, Hadrian is known for his extensive military campaigns, which took him to various parts of the empire, including Egypt, Syria, and Britain. The coin's design, which includes an image of the Roman army, may have been meant to symbolize the empire's military prowess and Hadrian's role as a powerful and victorious leader.