Sestertius - Hadrian Roma, Tellus, and Oceanus
| Orichalcum | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130-138 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#257243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and clasping hands with Roma, standing right, holding spear; behind Hadrian, captive or Venus (?), naked to waist; in foreground, Tellus reclining right, holding vine and cornucopia, and Oceanus reclining left, holding dolphin.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Tellus, who is depicted holding a scepter and a small Earth globe, symbolizing the Roman Empire's dominance over the land and its resources. The coin's design also includes an image of Oceanus, the god of the ocean, and Roma, the personification of the city of Rome. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.