Sestertius - Hadrian COS III NEP RED S C, Neptune

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Issuer	Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year	125-127
Type	Standard circulation coin
Value	1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency	Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition	Orichalcum
Weight	25 g
Dimensions	32.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique	Round (irregular) Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)	RIC II.3#806, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.806

Obverse description	Head of Hadrian, laureate, right.
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse lettering	HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS (Translation: Hadrianus Augustus. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description	Neptune standing right, resting foot on prow, holding trident and dolphin.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	COS III NEP RED S C (Translation: Consul Tertium. Neptuno Redux. Senatus Consultum. Consul for the third time. Neptune that brings back (the emperor in safety), decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage	ND (125-127) - -
Catalog ID	4077309340
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