Denarius - Sabina // S C, Ceres

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year128-129
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#2481, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2481
Obverse descriptionBust of Sabina, wearing double stephane with hair braided and piled, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P
(Translation: Sabina Augusta, Hadriani Augusti, Patri Patriae. [Vibia] Sabina, the venerable, [consort] of emperor (Augustus) Hadrian, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionCeres seated left on basket, holding corn ears and torch; to left, modius.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering// S C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (128-129)  - -
Catalog ID3298736600
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