Sestertius - Hadrian // S C, Nilus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year130
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#1464, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1464
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, left, 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 descriptionNilus reclining right on sphinx, holding reed and cornucopia, surrounded by children; in water below, crocodile and sometimes hippo, either facing Nilus or ridden by child.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering// S C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (130)  - -
Catalog ID2809509260
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