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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Hadrian HISPANIA S C; Hispania
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#256147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hispania reclining left, holding olive branch; by feet or to right of rocks, usually a rabbit.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIA
S C
Unabridged legend: Hispania. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Hispania. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which was issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (130-133 AD), features an image of the Roman goddess Salus on the reverse side. Salus was the goddess of safety, security, and well-being, and her depiction on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's protection and prosperity under Hadrian's rule.
