Dupondius or As - Sabina VENERI GENETRICI S C, Venus

€257,034.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year136-138
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#2599, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2599
Obverse descriptionBust of Sabina, diademed, wearing stephane with hair in queue, 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 descriptionVenus standing right, arranging drapery and holding apple.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENERI GENETRICI S C
(Translation: Veneri Genetrici. Senatus Consultum. To mother Venus. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (136-138)  - -
Catalog ID2996506280
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