Sestertius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III VIRT AVG S C, Virtus

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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#740, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.740
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 letteringP 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.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (124-125)  - -
Catalog ID8356016460
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