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Sestertius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS III SC; Jupiter
| 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 | 119-120 |
| 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#254813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, holding Victory and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PONT MAX TR POT COS III
SC
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted to commemorate Hadrian's victory over the Parthian Empire, which was seen as a significant achievement during his reign.
