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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Hadrian LIBERALITAS AVG III S C; Liberalitas
| 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 | 120-121 |
| 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#254980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian seated left on platform, extending hand toward citizen, advancing right, holding out fold of toga; behind, Liberalitas standing facing, head sometimes left, holding coin scoop; to right, attendant standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERALITAS AVG III
S C
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Tertia. Senatus Consultum.
Third liberality of the emperor (Augustus). 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 have been used in ancient times, but there is no archaeological evidence to support its existence. Despite this, the use of orichalcum in coins and other artifacts has been a topic of interest and debate among historians and collectors.
