Sestertius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III EXPED AVG S C
| 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 | 121-123 |
| 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#255196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian riding right, raising hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
EXPED AVG
S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Expeditio Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Expedition of the emperor (Augustus). 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's made of, orichalcum, is a fictional metal that was believed to exist in ancient times but has never been found in reality. Despite this, the use of orichalcum in coins and other objects has been a popular theme in science fiction and fantasy stories.
