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#255947 |
|---|---|
| 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 features an image of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who ruled from 117 to 138 AD. Hadrian was known for his extensive travels throughout the Roman Empire, and he is often depicted in art and literature as a wise and just ruler. The coin's design, which includes the image of Hadrian and the god Horus, reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during his reign. The use of Orichalcum, a rare and valuable metal, further highlights the importance of this coin and the Roman Empire's wealth and influence at the time.