Sestertius - Sabina PIETAS AVG S C, Pietas

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 136-138
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#2579, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.2579
Obverse description Bust of Sabina, wearing single stephane with hair piled, draped, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P
(Translation: Sabina Augusta, Hadriani Augusti, Patri Patriae. [Vibia] Sabina, the venerable, [consort] of emperor (Augustus) Hadrian, father of the nation.)
Reverse description Pietas standing right; flanking her, miniature figures of the imperial couple.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PIETAS AVG S C
(Translation: Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (136-138) - -
Numisquare ID 7991780450
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