Summary
Orichalcum Sestertius of the Emperor Hadrian struck between 119 and 122 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Hadrian was consul for the third and last time (COS III on the reverse this coin) in 119 AD. Production of this coin, based on the form of the legends, was between 119 and 122 AD (see RIC vol.II p. 317& 410).
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of Hadrian facing right, drapery on left shoulder; around, IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse Description
Jupiter seated facing left holding Victory in his right hand and an spear in his left; in exergue, S C; around, PONT MAX TR POT COS III
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
-
Collecting Areas
-
Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
-
Date Issued
119-122 AD
-
Issued By
-
Person Depicted
-
Deity Depicted
-
Mint
-
Denomination
-
Material
Orichalcum
-
Axis
06
-
Classification
-
Category
-
Discipline
-
Type of item
-
Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 26.07 g (Weight)
-
Shape
Off round
-
References
RIC.561 a
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 410 Pages
