Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS. Reverse: Roma seated left on armor and 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 COS; mint control letters SC in field. Dated 125–128. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 23.45 g.
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Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS. Reverse: Roma seated left on armor and 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 COS; mint control letters SC in field. Dated 125–128. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 23.45 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS Reverse Roma seated left armor supported shield back wearing long robe helmet holding figure Victoria outstretched hand cornucopia rim inscription COS mint control letters SC field Dated 125–128 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 23.45 g round worn coin patinated surface showing raised profile person's head low relief coin's dominant colors brown bronze patches greenish-blue verdigris darker speckling background white coin's edges irregular slightly rough textured pitting areas smoother wear across high points profile.

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