Sestertius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS II CONCORDIA S C, Concordia and Spes

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
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#148, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.148
Obverse description Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
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 Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PONT MAX TR POT COS II CONCORDIA S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Concordia. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Harmony. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117) - -
Numisquare ID 1479365790
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