Sestertius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS II ADVENTVS AVG S C, Roma

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year117
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionOrichalcum
Weight39.2 g
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#158, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.158
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionRoma seated right on cuirass and shield, holding vertical spear and clasping hands with Hadrian, standing left, holding scroll.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONT MAX TR POT COS II ADVENTVS AVG S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Adventus Augusti. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (117)  - -
Catalog ID3103392530
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