Sestertius - Hadrian MAVRETANIA S C; Mauretania
© Ars Classica
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 130-133 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 256163 |
| References | RIC II.3# 1680 Richard Anthony Abdy, Peter Franz Mittag; 2019. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 2.3. Hadrian (AD 117–138) (1926 revised Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Unabridged legend: Hadrianus Augustus, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Translation: Hadrian, emperor, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Reverse
Mauretania (Mauretanius?), rarely wearing elephant scalp, standing left, holding javelin and horse bridle; behind, horse pacing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAVRETANIA
S C
Unabridged legend: Mauretania. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Mauretania. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Image is from Ars Classica Auction 17 plate 41.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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