As - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS III BRITANNIA S C, Britannia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year119-120
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.2 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#242, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.242
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionBritannia seated facing, foot on rock, drawing up hood of birrus Britanicus and holding spear, elbow resting on shield on the ground; boss of the shield usually has prominent spike.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONT MAX TR POT COS III BRITANNIA S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Britannia. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Britain. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (119-120)  - -
Catalog ID4422038430
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