Summary
Orichalcum Sestertius of the Emperor Hadrian struck between 134 and 138 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Hadrian was consul for the third and last time (COS III on the obverse this coin) in 119 AD but the appearance of COS III in the obverse legend followed by P.P. was the last form of obverse legend used for Hadrian (see RIC vol.II p. 317, 463-467). Production of this coin, based on the form of the obverse legend, was between 134 and 138 AD.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Hadrian facing right head bare; around, HADRIANVS AVG COS III [P P]
Reverse Description
Hadrian standing facing left raising a kneeling figure at left with his right hand, the figure is caped and wears a pileus; in exergue, S C (no legend around figures can be read)
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mac. Felsenthal, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
134-138 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Orichalcum
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 25.22 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 463-467 Pages
