Sestertius - Hadrian COS III S C, Virtus

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year124-125
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#741, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.741
Obverse descriptionHead of Hadrian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVirtus standing left, resting foot on helmet, holding parazonium and spear.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS III S C
(Translation: Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (124-125)  - -
Catalog ID2531310870
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