Sestertius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III S C, Minerva

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Issuer	Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year	120-123
Type	Standard circulation coin
Value	1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency	Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition	Orichalcum
Weight	25 g
Dimensions	32.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique	Round (irregular) Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)	RIC II.3#2812, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2812

Obverse description	Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front.
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse lettering	IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG (Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description	Minerva standing left, placing incense on candelabrum to left and holding spear; to right, shield with snake coiled on top.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	P M TR P COS III S C
Edge
Mint
Mintage	ND (120-123) - -
Catalog ID	2375226260
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