Sestertius - Sabina PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| 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 | 130-133 |
| 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#256967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, seated left, arranging veil.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Sabina (PVDICITIA; Pudicitia) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pudicitia, who represents modesty and chastity. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of moral values and virtues during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
