Sestertius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS CONCORDIA SC, Concordia and Spes

€254,642.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year117
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
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#71, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.71
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Divi Traiani Parthici Filius, Divi Nervae Nepos, Traiano Hadriano Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, son of divine Trajan, conqueror of the Parthians, grand-son of divine Nerva, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionConcordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONT MAX TR POT COS CONCORDIA SC
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Concordia. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. Harmony. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (117)  - -
Catalog ID4419521530
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