Sestertius - Hadrian // VOTA PVB S C

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 133-135
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#2142, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2142
Obverse description Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
(Translation: Hadrianus Augustus, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse description Hadrian, standing left, holding patera; to left, victimarius preparing to strike bull over altar; behind victimarius, attendant, flute player, and camillus.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering // VOTA PVB S C
(Translation: Vota Publica. Senatus Consultum. The vows (prayers) of the public. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (133-135) - -
Numisquare ID 1010851060
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