Sestertius - Hadrian // EXERC DACICVS S C

€256,412.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year130-133
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionOrichalcum
Weight28.3 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#1929, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1929
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionHadrian standing left on platform, holding scroll and raising hand; before him, a crowd of three soldiers with standards; between them, lictor facing crowd.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering// EXERC DACICVS S C
(Translation: Exercitus Dacicus. Senatus Consultum. Army of Dacia. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (130-133)  - -
Catalog ID8021046640
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