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Sestertius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III VIRT AVG S C, Virtus
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 121-123 |
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| Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
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| Reverse description | Virtus, the personification of military valor, stands facing left in a commanding posture, her right foot resting upon a helmet placed on the ground. She holds a parazonium (short military sword) in her left hand and an upright spear in her right, embodying martial virtue and imperial strength. The figure is rendered with classical drapery falling from the shoulders, leaving the upper body partially exposed in the Amazonian tradition. The senatorial mark S C (Senatus Consultum) appears in the field to either side, affirming the senatorial authorization of the bronze coinage. The reverse legend encircles the composition, referencing Hadrian's priestly and civic titles alongside the Virtus Augusti dedication. |
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| Reverse lettering | P M TR P COS III VIRT AVG S C (Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Virtus Augusti. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.) |
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| Mint | Rome Mint |
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