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

€254,667.00
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
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#95, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.95
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
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 descriptionFortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONT 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
MintageND (117)  - -
Catalog ID5098261810
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