Roman Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian
Rome Mint, c. AD 117–138
An authentic bronze sestertius struck during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, one of Rome’s greatest rulers. Nearly 1,900 years old, this impressive bronze coin once circulated across the vast Roman Empire during a period of peace, prosperity, and architectural achievement.
The obverse bears the laureate portrait of Hadrian, while the reverse type varies by issue and reflects the rich diversity of imperial Roman coinage.
Hadrian is renowned for consolidating Rome’s borders, commissioning Hadrian’s Wall in Britain, and promoting architecture, philosophy, and culture throughout the empire. The sestertius was one of the largest everyday bronze denominations, making it an impressive surviving artefact of Roman commerce.
Specifications
Emperor: Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus)
Reign: AD 117–138
Date: c. AD 117–138
Denomination: Sestertius
Material: Bronze (AE)
Weight: 22.26 g
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: Varies by issue.
Each coin is an authentic ancient artefact from the Roman Empire and includes a Certificate of Identification.
Roman Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian
Rome Mint, c. AD 117–138
An authentic bronze sestertius struck during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, one of Rome’s greatest rulers. Nearly 1,900 years old, this impressive bronze coin once circulated across the vast Roman Empire during a period of peace, prosperity, and architectural achievement.
The obverse bears the laureate portrait of Hadrian, while the reverse type varies by issue and reflects the rich diversity of imperial Roman coinage.
Hadrian is renowned for consolidating Rome’s borders, commissioning Hadrian’s Wall in Britain, and promoting architecture, philosophy, and culture throughout the empire. The sestertius was one of the largest everyday bronze denominations, making it an impressive surviving artefact of Roman commerce.
Specifications
Emperor: Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus)
Reign: AD 117–138
Date: c. AD 117–138
Denomination: Sestertius
Material: Bronze (AE)
Weight: 22.26 g
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right.
Reverse: Varies by issue.
Each coin is an authentic ancient artefact from the Roman Empire and includes a Certificate of Identification.
