Sestertius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS II FORT RED S C, Fortuna

€254,725.00
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#152, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.152
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONT MAX TR POT COS II FORT RED S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Fortuna Redux. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety). Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (117)  - -
Catalog ID2112698240
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