Sestertius - Hadrian AFRICA S C, Africa

€256,102.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year130-133
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#1619, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1619
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 descriptionAfrica, wearing elephant scalp, reclining left, holding two cornucopiae.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAFRICA S C
(Translation: Africa. Senatus Consultum. Africa. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (130-133)  - -
Catalog ID3106231280
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