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sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138), Neptune (mythology), laurel wreaths, heads, tridents. Obv.: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Rev.: Neptune, with foot on the ship's prow, stands turned left with an acrostolium in his right hand and a trident in his left; SC on both sides; rim inscription: COS III. Date: 125–128 AD. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 33.0–33.8 mm; weight 27.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_457

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sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Neptune mythology laurel wreaths heads tridents Obv. head laurel wreath right rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgvstvs Rev. foot ship's prow stands turned left acrostolium right hand trident Sc sides Cos Iii Date 125–128 Ad Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 33.0–33.8 mm weight 27.95 g worn round metallic object brown dark bronze patina showing raised depiction standing human figure facing left holding long vertical staff hand extending hand outward smaller seated crouching figure surface textured pitting scratches rim irregular colors visible include dark bronze hints lighter golden-bronze raised areas.