Sestertius - Hadrian INDVLGENTIA AVG P P COS III 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#255646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Indulgentia seated left, extending hand and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDVLGENTIA AVG P P
COS III
S C
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti. Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Indulgence of the emperor (Augustus). Father of the nation, consul for the third time. 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 a personification of Indulgentia (or Indulgence) on the other. The image of Indulgentia is interesting because it depicts a woman pouring water from a jug, which symbolizes the idea of indulgence or forgiveness. This imagery was meant to convey the idea that the emperor was granting indulgence or forgiveness to his subjects. This coin is a unique representation of the theme of indulgence in Roman art and culture.