© CC | BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
© CC | BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
Sestertius - Hadrian IVSTITIA AVG P P COS III 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#255658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVSTITIA AVG P P
COS III
S C
Translation:
Iustitia Augusti, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Justice of the emperor (Augustus), father of the nation, consul for the third time, Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Justitia, the Roman goddess of justice, on its reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Hadrian, as he was known for his efforts to promote justice and fairness throughout the empire. In fact, Hadrian's nickname, "Pater Patriae," or "Father of the Country," was often used on coins during his reign, reflecting his reputation as a wise and just ruler.
