Sestertius - Hadrian PIETAS AVG S C, Pietas

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year133-135
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#2132, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2132
Obverse descriptionHead of Hadrian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHADRIANVS 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 descriptionPietas standing facing, sometimes head left, raising both hands; to left, altar; to right, stork.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETAS AVG S C
(Translation: Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (133-135)  - -
Catalog ID5609055140
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