Sestertius - Hadrian (PONT MAX TR POT COS II FORT RED S C; Fortuna)
Obverse
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Lettering: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Lettering: PONT MAX TR POT COS II FORT RED S C
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Hadrian (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Sestertius (Numeric: 0.25) (Fraction: 1/4)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Orichalcum
Weight
25 g
Size
32.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse Lettering
PONT MAX TR POT COS II FORT RED S C
Comments
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
