Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; reverse: Neptune, with foot on the ship's prow, stands turned left with an acrostolium in his right hand and a trident in his left; letters SC on both sides; rim inscription: COS III; date: 125–128 AD; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); material: bronze coin; diameter: 33.0–33.8 mm; weight: 27.95 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_456

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Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 obverse head laurel wreath right rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgvstvs reverse Neptune foot ship's prow stands turned left acrostolium right hand trident letters SC sides Cos Iii date 125–128 Ad Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 material bronze coin diameter 33.0–33.8 mm weight 27.95 g round metal coin showing worn raised profile man facing right short wavy hair laurel wreath beard coin surface textured uneven areas smoother wear coin displays mix dark brown black lighter golden-bronze tones darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised details face wreath rim beaded border near edge small dents scratches surface appearance aged metallic.