Sestertius - Hadrian // COS III

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year128
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionOrichalcum
Weight25 g
Dimensions32.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#2850, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2850
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus, Pater Patriae. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionIOVI / OPTIMO / MAXIMO / SPQR within oak wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering// COS III
(Translation: Consul Tertium. Consul for the third time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (128)  - -
Catalog ID8820462120
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