Sestertius - Hadrian FIDES PVBLICA S C; Fides
136 year| 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 |
| Year | 136 |
| 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#256726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides standing right, holding corn ears or poppies and dish of fruits.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES PVBLICA
S C
Translation:
Fides Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Hadrian (FIDES PVBLICA S C; Fides) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Roman Empire's commitment to honesty and integrity.
