Sestertius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS III SECVR AVG S C, Securitas

€254,804.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year119-120
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#240, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.240
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSecuritas seated left, holding sceptre and either supporting head or draping arm over throne.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONT MAX TR POT COS III SECVR AVG S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Securitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Safety of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (119-120)  - -
Catalog ID1530129080
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