Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription. Reverse: Roma seated left on a cuirass, supported by a shield at the back, wearing a long robe and helmet, holding a figure of Victoria in her right outstretched hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription; in field: SC. Date: 125–128. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 25.97 g.
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Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription. Reverse: Roma seated left on a cuirass, supported by a shield at the back, wearing a long robe and helmet, holding a figure of Victoria in her right outstretched hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription; in field: SC. Date: 125–128. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 25.97 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Reverse Roma seated left cuirass supported shield back wearing long robe helmet holding figure Victoria outstretched hand cornucopia field Sc Date 125–128 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 25.97 g worn circular metal object patina brown dark brown showing raised profile person's head three-quarter view surface patches darker tarnish lighter bronze highlights small areas greenish corrosion visible scratches pits uneven edge wear.

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