sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); Roman Empire (27 BC–476); struck 125–128; Rome. Coin (sestertius), weight 24.16 g. Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription (erased). Reverse: Roma seated left on a cuirass 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 erased; field mark: SC. Subjects/icons: Roma (mythology), laurel wreaths, cornucopias, heads, shields.
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sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); Roman Empire (27 BC–476); struck 125–128; Rome. Coin (sestertius), weight 24.16 g. Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription (erased). Reverse: Roma seated left on a cuirass 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 erased; field mark: SC. Subjects/icons: Roma (mythology), laurel wreaths, cornucopias, heads, shields.

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sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 struck 125–128 Rome Coin weight 24.16 g 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 rim inscription erased field mark Sc Subjects icons mythology laurel wreaths cornucopias heads shields round object rough pitted surface showing mix dark brown black muted gold hints reddish-brown green surface irregular patches worn areas gold-toned material flaked rubbed away shallow cracks textured depressions across piece slightly raised rim encircling edge.

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