Sestertius - Hadrian (INDVLGENTIA AVG P P COS III S C; Indulgentia) (129-130) front Sestertius - Hadrian (INDVLGENTIA AVG P P COS III S C; Indulgentia) (129-130) back
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Sestertius - Hadrian INDVLGENTIA AVG P P COS III S C; Indulgentia

 
Orichalcum 25 g 32.5 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#255647
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

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Indulgentia on the reverse, which is a rare representation of this deity on Roman coinage. Indulgentia was a goddess of indulgence, forgiveness, and mercy, and her depiction on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was promoting a message of clemency and tolerance during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.