Sestertius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III VIRT AVG S C, Virtus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year121-123
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#657, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.657
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, left, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVirtus standing left, head sometimes facing, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS III VIRT AVG S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Virtus Augusti. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (121-123)  - -
Catalog ID1536564470
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