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 time (COS III on the obverse this coin) in 119 AD. In 122 AD reference to the consulship was shifted to the reverse legend. Production of this coin, based on the form of the obverse legend, was between 119 and 122 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of Hadrian facing right, drapery on left shoulder; around, IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Reverse Description
Victory advancing to right holding a trophy; in field divided by the figure, S C; around, VICTORIA [AVG]VSTI
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
119-122 AD
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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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Dimensions
33 mm (Outside Diameter), 25.25 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.596 b
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 417 Pages