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© British Museum
Sestertius - Sabina VENERI GENETRICI S C; Venus
| 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 | 136-138 |
| 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#257033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus standing right, arranging drapery and holding apple.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENERI GENETRICI
S C
Translation:
Veneri Genetrici. Senatus Consultum.
To mother Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Sabina (VENERI GENETRICI S C; Venus) was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and was part of a series of coins that honored the Roman imperial family. The coin's design features a portrait of Sabina, the wife of Hadrian, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, standing on a rocky outcrop surrounded by sea creatures. The use of Orichalcum, a copper-based alloy, was a common practice during the Roman Empire, as it was a durable and cost-effective material for minting coins. I hope you find this information helpful and interesting!
