Sestertius - Hadrian FELICITATI AVG COS III P P 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 | 129-130 |
| 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#255840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship, right, under full sail; figurehead of Neptune or Triton; legend sometimes on sail.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITATI AVG
COS III P P
S C
Translation:
Felicitati Augusti, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
To the good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and the inscription "FELICITATI AVG COS III P P S C," which stands for "Felicitas Augusti, Consul for the third time, Father of the Fatherland." This coin was minted in Rome between 129-130 AD and is made of Orichalcum, a copper-based alloy that was commonly used for Roman coins during that time period. One interesting fact about this coin is that the image of Hadrian on the obverse (front side) is depicted with a distinctive "sidelock" hairstyle, which was a characteristic feature of the emperor's appearance.