Sestertius - Hadrian COS III EXPED S C

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 124-125
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Orichalcum
Weight 25 g
Diameter 32.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#734, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.734
Obverse description Head of Hadrian, laureate, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Hadrian, riding left, raising hand and holding spear.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering COS III EXPED S C
(Translation: Consul Tertium. Expeditio. Senatus Consultum. Consul for the third time. Expedition [of the emperor]. Decree of the senate,)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (124-125) - -
Numisquare ID 5625693730
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