Sestertius - Hadrian RESTITVTORI ARABIAE S C; Arabia
| 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#256306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and raising kneeling Arabia, holding bundle of cinnamon or incense sticks; between them, camel.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTORI ARABIAE
S C
Translation:
Restitutori Arabiae. Senatus Consultum.
To the restorer of Arabia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that the emperor Hadrian, depicted on the obverse of the coin, was known for his love of Greek culture and architecture. He even built a Greek-style temple in Rome, the Pantheon, which still stands today and is considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of ancient Rome.
