Semis - Hadrian COS III S C, Roma

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year124-125
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Semis = 1/2 As = 1⁄32 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionOrichalcum
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#760, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.760
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionRoma seated left on cuirass, resting foot on helmet, holding Victory and spear; behind, shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS III S C
(Translation: Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (124-125)  - -
Catalog ID3144473030
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