Sestertius - Hadrian LIBERALITAS AVG P P COS 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 | 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#255667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas standing right, emptying cornucopia held in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERALITAS AVG P P
COS III
S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
The liberality of the emperor, father of the nation, consul for the third time. 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 existed in ancient times but has never been found in reality. Despite this, the use of orichalcum in coins and other artifacts has been a subject of fascination and debate among historians and collectors.