sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. 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; in field: SC. Date: 125–128. Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome. 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: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. 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; in field: SC. Date: 125–128. Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome. 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 Hadrianvs Avgvstvs Reverse Roma seated left armor supported shield back wearing long robe helmet holding figure Victoria outstretched hand cornucopia Cos field Sc Date 125–128 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 23.45 g round weathered object rough pitted surface shades brown tan hints green showing worn raised outline standing human figure nearby animal- shape edges slightly irregular darker appearance mottled lighter darker brown areas small greenish spots.

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