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Sestertius - Hadrian MONETA AVG S C; Moneta
136 year| 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 |
| Year | 136 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#256737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONE-TA AVG
S C
Unabridged legend: Moneta Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: The mint of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Hadrian coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Moneta, who was the goddess of money, currency, and the minting process. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's wealth and power, and the image of Moneta was meant to represent the idea that the coin was a symbol of the empire's prosperity and financial strength.
