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Sestertius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS IIS C; Spes
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#257122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Spes advancing left, holding flower and robe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Lucius Aelius and the goddess Spes, is notable for its use of the metal Orichalcum. Orichalcum was a type of brass alloy that was highly valued in ancient Rome for its durability and resistance to corrosion. It was often used for coins, weapons, and other objects that required strength and longevity. The use of Orichalcum in this coin reflects the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that was characteristic of Roman coinage during this period.
