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Sestertius - Hadrian RESTITVTORI BITHYNIAE S C, Bithynia
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 130-133 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Hadrian facing right, rendered from the rear or side, with the paludamentum visible over the left shoulder. The obverse legend encircles the effigy along the rim, reading HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, identifying Hadrian in his imperial and consular titles. The portrait is executed in the characteristic high-relief Roman imperial style of the Hadrianic period, conveying authority and martial dignity. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a standing figure of Emperor Hadrian to the right, extending his right hand to raise the kneeling personification of Bithynia, who holds an acrostolium (a ship's prow ornament) and rests one foot upon a ship's prow, symbolizing the province's maritime character. Hadrian grasps a scroll in his left hand, alluding to his administrative and civilizing role as restorer of the province. The senatorial authorization mark S C (Senatus Consultum) appears in the lower field, flanking the central group. The reverse legend RESTITVTORI BITHYNIAE frames the scene, commemorating Hadrian's celebrated tour of the eastern provinces and his benefactions to Bithynia. The composition reflects the broader series of 'restitutor' types issued during Hadrian's reign to celebrate his travels and provincial beneficence. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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