Summary

Orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Hadrian struck between 134 and 138 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. This coin bears the final form of obverse of Hadrian. Based on the style of portrait and the obverse legend, its production has been placed in the period 134 to 138 AD. The coin has been cleaned, probably when in the Melbourne mInt collection which it is believed it entered shortly after the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition.

Obverse Description

Laureate head of Hadrian facing right; around, HADRIANVS AVG COS III

Reverse Description

Moneta standing facing left extending balanced scales in right hand and cradling cornucopiae in left arm; in field divided by the figure, S C; around, MONETA AVGVSTI

Edge Description

Plain

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