Sestertius - Hadrian RESTITVTORI AFRICAE S C, Africa

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 130-133
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 Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#1810, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.1810
Obverse description Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrian, emperor, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse description Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and raising kneeling Africa, sometimes wearing elephant scalp, holding corn ears; between them, corn growing.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering RESTITVTORI AFRICAE S C
(Translation: To the restorer of Africa. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (130-133) - -
Numisquare ID 7541418570
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