Summary
Orichalcum Sestertius of the Emperor Hadrian struck between 125 and 128 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Hadrian was consul for the third and last time (COS III on the reverse of this coin) in 119 AD. The Rome mint seems to have been closed while he was travelling from 122 to late 125 AD. When it was re-opened the obverse legend found on this coin was introduced (see RIC vol.II p. 315). Production of this coin, based on the form of the obverse legend, was between 125 and 128 AD.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Hadrian facing right head bare; around, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse Description
Virtus standing facing left holding a parazonium and spear; in field divided by the figure, S C; around, COS III
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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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
125-128 AD
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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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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Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 22.51 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.638
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 424 Pages
