Sestertius - Hadrian LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
| 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#254987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas standing left, holding pileus and branch.
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, minted between 120-121 AD, features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on its reverse side. This coin was made of Orichalcum, a copper-based alloy that was commonly used for Roman coins during that time period, and weighs 25 grams.