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Sestertius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III VIRT AVG S C, Virtus
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Year | 121-123 |
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| Composition | Orichalcum |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Virtus, the personification of military valor, depicted standing left with right foot resting upon a helmet set on the ground. She holds a parazonium (short military sword) in her right hand and an upright spear in her left. The figure is rendered in classical style with drapery falling from the left shoulder. The legend P M TR P COS III is distributed in the field and along the upper periphery, with VIRT AVG in the exergue area and the authorizing senatorial mark S C prominently flanking the central figure. |
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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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