Sestertius - Hadrian and Trajan DIVVS TRAIAN AVG PARTH PATER SC

€254,677.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year117
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#104, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.104
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionDivus Trajan, laureate, torso bare, togate, seated left, holding branch and sceptre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDIVVS TRAIAN AVG PARTH PATER SC
(Translation: Divus Traianus Augustus Parthicus, Pater. Senatus Consultum. The divine Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Parthians, father [of the emperor]. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (117)  - -
Catalog ID4697585890
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