Sestertius - Hadrian // VOTA PVBLICA S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year133-135
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#2141, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2141
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, 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, holding patera; to left, victimarius preparing to strike bull over altar; behind victimarius, attendant, flute player, and camillus.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering// VOTA PVBLICA S C
(Translation: Vota Publica. Senatus Consultum. The vows (prayers) of the public. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (133-135)  - -
Catalog ID5649691420
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