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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Hadrian IVSTITIA AVG COS III P P S C; Justitia
| 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#255721 |
|---|---|
| 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 metal it's made of, orichalcum, is a fictional metal that was believed to exist in ancient times but has never been found in reality. Despite this, the use of orichalcum in coins and other objects was a common practice in the Roman Empire, reflecting the value and prestige associated with it.
