Sestertius - Hadrian IOVI TONANTI; Jupiter
128 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 | 128 |
| 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#257220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing facing, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; at feet to left, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI TONANTI
Translation:
Iovis Tonantis.
Jupiter thundering.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, also known as Io, holding a lightning bolt, which symbolizes his power as the king of the gods in Roman mythology.