Sestertius - Hadrian INDVLGENTIA AVG COS III P P S C; Indulgentia
| 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#255704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Indulgentia seated left, extending hand and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDVLGENTIA AVG COS III P P
S C
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti. Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Indulgence 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 on one side and the goddess Indulgentia on the other. Indulgentia was a minor Roman goddess who was associated with forgiveness and mercy. The inclusion of her image on this coin may suggest that Hadrian was attempting to promote a message of leniency and compassion during his reign. This coin could be seen as a representation of Hadrian's efforts to foster a more benevolent and tolerant society.