Sestertius - Hadrian (LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas) (120-121) front Sestertius - Hadrian (LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas) (120-121) back
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Sestertius - Hadrian LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas

 
Orichalcum 25 g 32.5 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#254985
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Libertas seated left, holding branch and sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTAS PVBLICA
S C

Translation:
Libertas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Public freedom. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Sestertius - Hadrian (LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas) coin from Rome, issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (120-121 AD), features an image of the goddess Libertas on the reverse side, symbolizing freedom and liberty, which was an important ideal during the Roman Empire.