Sestertius - Sabina // S C, Ceres

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year127-128
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#2474, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2474
Obverse descriptionBust of Sabina, wearing double stephane with hair braided and piled, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSABINA AVGVSTA IMP HADRIANI AVG
(Translation: Sabina Augusta, Imperator, HADRIANI Augustus. [Vibia] Sabina, the venerable, [consort] of supreme commander (Imperator) Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionCeres seated left on basket, holding corn ears and torch.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering// S C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (127-128)  - -
Catalog ID2977557280
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