sestertius of Hadrian (76–138 CE; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription erased. 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 erased; control mark SC. Circa 125–128 CE. Roman Imperial coin, Rome; weight 24.16 g.
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sestertius of Hadrian (76–138 CE; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription erased. 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 erased; control mark SC. Circa 125–128 CE. Roman Imperial coin, Rome; weight 24.16 g.

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sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Ce Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription erased Reverse Roma seated left cuirass supported shield back wearing long robe helmet holding figure Victoria outstretched hand cornucopia control mark SC Circa 125–128 CE Roman Imperial coin Rome weight 24.16 g round worn coin textured surface showing profile person's head rendered mottled shades dark brown gold areas reddish-brown lighter tan coin's edge irregular darker surface spots flaked gold patches darker corrosion across face background.

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