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Sestertius from Titus
A sestertius from Titus, first century AD.

A Sestertius (sometimes called sesterce in English was an Ancient Roman coin. It was frequently used in trade. Its value was two and a half asses, another Roman coin. Four sestertii (or setercves) were worth a denarius, another oin worth ten Asses.

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  • Hadrian Sestertius

    Example of a detailed portrait of Hadrian 117 to 138

  • Sestertius Hostilian-s2771

    Hostilian AD 251

  • Sestertius dupondius as

    Sestertius of Hadrian, dupondius of Antoninus Pius, and as of Marcus Aurelius

  • NeroSestertius

    A sestertius of Nero, struck at Rome in 64 AD. The reverse depicts the emperor on horseback with a companion. The legend reads DECVRSIO, meaning "a military exercise". Diameter 35 mm

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Sestercio para niños

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