Sestertius - Hadrian IVSTITIA AVG COS III P P S C; Justitia
| Orichalcum | 22.9 g | 32 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 | 22.9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVSTITIA AVG COS III P P
S C
Translation:
Iustitia Augusti, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Justice 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that the Sestertius - Hadrian (IVSTITIA AVG COS III P P S C; Justitia) (129-130) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Orichalcum weighing 22.9 g, is that it features an image of the Roman goddess of justice, Justitia, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Hadrian on the other. This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign, and it is believed that the image of Justitia was included to symbolize the emperor's commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law.