Sestertius - Hadrian (PONT MAX TR POT COS II ANNONA AVG S C; Annona)
Obverse
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Lettering: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse
Annona standing left, holding corn ears and cornucopia; at feet to left, modius, corn ears, and poppy; behind right, prow of ship.
Lettering: PONT MAX TR POT COS II ANNONA AVG S C
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Hadrian (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Sestertius (Numeric: 0.25) (Fraction: 1/4)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Orichalcum
Weight
26.5 g
Size
34 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse Lettering
PONT MAX TR POT COS II ANNONA AVG S C
Comments
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
