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Sestertius - Hadrian FELICITATI AVG COS III P P S C
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint (Rome) |
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| Year | 129-130 |
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| Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
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| Reverse description | A Roman war galley (navis longa) depicted sailing left across stylized waves, shown in profile with a prominent ram (rostrum) projecting from the bow, a row of shields along the upper hull, oars rendered as parallel lines below the waterline, and a curved stern post (aplustre) at the rear. A figurehead at the prow, identified as Minerva Promachus, Triton, or Pegasus depending on die variety, adorns the bow. The legend is divided between the upper and lower fields, with S C flanking the vessel or placed in the exergue area, referencing the senatorial authority for the issue. The composition celebrates felicitas — the emperor's good fortune and the prosperity of his reign, likely alluding to his travels and maritime interests. |
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| Reverse lettering | FELICITATI AVG COS III P P S C (Translation: Felicitati Augusti, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. To the good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.) |
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| Mintage | ND (129-130) |
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