The 125AD Sestertius - HadrianOrichalcum Sestertius of Emperor Hadrian. Orichalcum is a gold-coloured bronze alloy used by the Roman Empire on several coins. Diameter 32mm and weighs 22.5g.
As the Rome Mint was closed while Hadrian was travelling 122-125AD, it used this image when it reopened in 125AD therefore the coin was minted around 125-128AD (source: Museums Victoria).
The Obverse shows the draped bust of Hadrian. Legend is "HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS".
The edge is plain.
The Reverse shows Virtus, the deity of bravery and military strength and the personification of the Roman virtue. Virtus holds a spear and a parazonium, which is a long triangular dagger.The legend "COS III" means that Hadrian was Consul for the third and last time.
"SC" means senatus consultum, or 'by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue.
Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 125AD
Monarch/Ruler: Hadrian (Emperor 117AD-138AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins
Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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