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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS FORT RED SC; Fortuna
117 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 | 117 |
| 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#254646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PONT MAX TR POT COS
FORT RED
SC
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Fortuna Redux. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety). 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 used to make it, orichalcum, is a mysterious and rare alloy that was highly valued in ancient times. Its composition is not known for certain, but it is believed to be a mixture of gold, silver, and other metals. The use of orichalcum in the production of coins was a sign of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.
