Sestertius - Hadrian // S C; Horus
130 year| 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 |
| Year | 130 |
| 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#255946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian-Horus standing right, resting foot on crocodile, holding spear and parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: // S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Emperor Hadrian and the god Horus, is notable for its use of the metal Orichalcum. Orichalcum was a valuable and highly prized metal in ancient times, believed to be a brass-like alloy of zinc, copper, and other metals. It was used in the production of coins, weapons, and other important objects, and was considered a symbol of wealth and power. The use of Orichalcum in the production of this coin reflects the wealth and influence of the Roman Empire during Hadrian's reign.
