Sestertius - Hadrian // S C, Diana

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year137-138
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#2402, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2402
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front.
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 descriptionDiana standing left, holding arrow and bow.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering// S C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (137-138)  - -
Catalog ID4656095770
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