Sestertius - Hadrian FELICITAS P R S C, Felicitas

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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#2156, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2156
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 descriptionFelicitas standing left, holding branch or caduceus and cornucopia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFELICITAS P R S C
(Translation: Felicitas Populi Romani. Senatus Consultum. Good fortune of the Roman people. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (133-135)  - -
Catalog ID6762153840
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