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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Hadrian IVDAEA S C; Judea
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#256258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, raising hand and holding scroll; facing him, Judaea standing left, holding patera and incense box; between them, altar, usually with bull at the base; at Judaea's feet, three children, holding palms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVDAEA
S C
Translation:
Iudaea. Senatus Consultum.
Judea. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Emperor Hadrian and was minted in Rome between 130-133 AD, is made of a metal called Orichalcum. Orichalcum was a type of brass alloy that was used in ancient Rome for coins and other objects, and it was prized for its durability and resistance to corrosion. The use of Orichalcum in coins like this one helped to establish the Roman Empire as a major economic power in the ancient world.
