Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right in drapery; rim inscription obliterated. Reverse: Hercules naked, seated on a stone, right hand resting on a club, left hand resting on a stone; rim inscription obliterated. Circa 119–138. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; weight 24.31 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_186

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.0Mb (12.1Mb) / 17.3in x 17.3in / 5189 x 5189 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian facing right drapery rim inscription obliterated Reverse Hercules naked seated stone right hand resting club left hand resting Circa 119–138 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 24.31 g round flat object rough pitted surface showing irregular patches dark brown metallic gold tones worn raised areas suggesting faint outlines seated figure rectangular element edges uneven slightly chipped texture corroded granular.