Sestertius - Hadrian SICILIA; Charybdis and Scylla
| 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 | 130-138 |
| 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#257236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Charybdis represented as triskeles and Medusa-like face, supported by Scylla; to left, temple on hill; to right, lighthouse (or helmet and standing figure?).
Script: Latin
Lettering: SICILIA
Translation:
Sicilia.
Sicily.
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. During his reign, Hadrian made significant changes to the Roman currency, including introducing new denominations and improving the quality of the coinage. The Sestertius was one of the denominations introduced by Hadrian, and it was equivalent to one-fourth of a silver denarius. The coin , which features Hadrian's image and the mythological creatures Charybdis and Scylla, is a rare example of a Sestertius from this time period and is highly sought after by collectors.