Sestertius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS DES II FORT RED SC, Fortuna

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 117
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Orichalcum
Weight 25 g
Diameter 32.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#101, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.101
Obverse description Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PONT MAX TR POT COS DES II FORT RED SC
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum. Fortuna Redux. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety). Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
Mintage ND (117) - -
Numisquare ID 5188761910
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