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Sestertius - Hadrian // VOTA PVBLICA S C

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Issuer RomeRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 133-135
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
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
256614
References RIC II.3# 2141
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.
, OCRE# ric.2_3(2).hdn.2141
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

Obverse

Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side.

Script: Latin

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

Hadrian, standing left, holding patera; to left, victimarius preparing to strike bull over altar; behind victimarius, attendant, flute player, and camillus.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
// VOTA PVBLICA
S C

Translation:
Vota Publica. Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. Decree of the senate.

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (133-135) 

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