Sestertius - Hadrian COS III NEP RED S C, Neptune

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year125-127
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#808, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.808
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionNeptune standing right, resting foot on prow, holding trident and acrostolium.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS 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
MintageND (125-127)  - -
Catalog ID9024083930
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