© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Hadrian RESTITVTORI ACHAIAE S C; Achaea
| 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 | 130-133 |
| 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#256287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising kneeling Achaea; between them, vase with palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTORI ACHAIAE
S C
Translation:
Restitutori Achaiae. Senatus Consultum.
To the restorer of Achaea. 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 fictional metal that was believed to have been used in ancient times, but there is no archaeological evidence to support its existence. Despite this, the use of orichalcum in coins and other artifacts has been a topic of interest and debate among historians and collectors.
