Sestertius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II PANNONIA S C; Pannonia
137 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 | 137 |
| 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#257092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pannonia standing left, head right, holding robe and vexillum.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
PANNONIA
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Pannonia. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Pannonia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Lucius Aelius and was minted in Pannonia, is made of a metal called Orichalcum. Orichalcum was a type of brass alloy that was used in ancient Rome for coins and other objects. It was prized for its durability and resistance to corrosion, and was often used to make high-quality coins that were meant to last for a long time. The use of Orichalcum in this coin reflects the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that was typical of ancient Roman coinage.