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#255729 |
|---|---|
| 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 is 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 the term "Orichalcum" on the coin suggests that the Romans placed a high value on the metal and saw it as a symbol of wealth and power.