Sestertius - Hadrian RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE S C; Hispania
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#256341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and raising kneeling Hispania, holding olive branch; between them, rabbit.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE
S C
Unabridged legend: Restitutori Hispaniae. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: To the restorer of Hispania. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (130-133 AD), features an image of the goddess Hispania on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of the Roman province of Hispania (modern-day Spain and Portugal) during that time period. The coin's inscription, "RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE S C," translates to "Restorer of Hispania," further emphasizing Hadrian's efforts to strengthen and stabilize the region.