Sestertius - Hadrian AFRICA S C, Africa

€1.00
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
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#1608, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1608
Obverse descriptionHead of Hadrian, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrian, emperor, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionAfrica, wearing elephant scalp, reclining left, holding scorpion; usually to left, basket of corn or fruits.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAFRICA S C
(Translation: Africa. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (130-133)  - -
Catalog ID7689640320
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