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Sestertius - Hadrian Nilus
130 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 | 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nilus reclining right on sphinx, holding reed and cornucopia, surrounded by children; in water below, crocodile and sometimes hippo, either facing Nilus or ridden by child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Hadrian (Nilus) (130) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who was known for his love of Greek culture and his extensive travels throughout the empire. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Hadrian and various symbols and motifs, reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time. Additionally, the use of Orichalcum, a copper-based alloy, in the coin's production adds to its historical significance, as it was a common material used in Roman coinage during this period.
