Sestertius - Hadrian RESTITVTORI SICILIA S C; Sicilia
| 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#256379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising kneeling Sicilia, wearing triskeles headdress, holding corn ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTORI SICILIA
S C
Translation:
Restitutori Siciliae. Senatus Consultum.
To the restorer of Sicily. 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 Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), and a depiction of the island of Sicily on the reverse (back side). The coin's design was meant to commemorate Hadrian's restoration of Sicily, which had been damaged by earthquakes and other natural disasters. The use of Orichalcum, a copper-based alloy, was also a notable feature of this coin, as it was a durable and long-lasting material that was prized by the Romans for its resistance to corrosion and wear.
