Sestertius - Hadrian TRANQVILLITAS AVG P P COS III S C; Tranquillitas
| 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 | 129-130 |
| 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#255671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tranquillitas standing left, holding sceptre and resting arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRANQVILLITAS AVG P P
COS III
S C
Translation:
Tranquillitas Augusti, Pater Patriae, Consul Tertium, Senatus Consultum.
Tranquility of the emperor (Augustuts), father of the nation, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that the metal it's made of, orichalcum, is a fictional metal that was believed to have been used in ancient times, but there's no archaeological evidence to support its existence. Despite this, the use of orichalcum in coins and other artifacts has been a topic of interest and debate among historians and collectors.