Roman Empire. Sabina (Augusta, AD 128-136). Sestertius AD 130-133 Rome mint - Concordia

This sestertius dates from the reign of Sabina, Augusta from AD 128 to 136, and was minted in Rome between AD 130 and 133. Sabina was the wife of Emperor Hadrian, known for her status as Augusta and for influence within the imperial family. The sestertius was a large bronze coin used during the Roman Empire primarily for higher-value transactions. The coin’s depiction of Concordia, the goddess symbolizing harmony and agreement, resonates with Sabina's role in promoting unity within the empire and the imperial household. Featuring deities on coins was a common way to communicate virtues and imperial values. Collectors prize sestertii for their size, detailed craftsmanship, and the wealth of iconographic information they provide about Roman society, religion, and politics in the early 2nd century AD.