Sestertius - Hadrian MAVRETANIA S C, Mauretania

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 130-133
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#1694, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1694
Obverse description Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse description Mauretania (Mauretanius?) standing right, holding javelins and horse by bridle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MAVRETANIA S C
(Translation: Mauretania. Senatus Consultum. Mauretania. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (130-133) - -
Numisquare ID 2830902910
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