Sestertius - Hadrian EXERCITVS SYRIACVS 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#256444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian riding right, raising hand; before him, three or more soldiers with standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXERCITVS
SYRIACVS
S C
Translation:
Exercitus Syriacus. Senatus Consultum.
Army of Syria. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that the Orichalcum used in its production was a valuable and highly sought-after metal in ancient times, believed to have been mined in limited quantities in the Roman province of Dacia (modern-day Romania). Its rarity and value made it an ideal choice for minting high-denomination coins like the Sestertius, which was the largest denomination coin in circulation during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.