Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in a laurel wreath right; rim inscription erased. Reverse: Neptune, with a foot on the prow of a ship, stands turned right holding an acrostolium in his left hand and a trident in his right; on both sides SC; rim inscription. Coin; Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Weight 26.40 g; axis 180 degrees.
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Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in a laurel wreath right; rim inscription erased. Reverse: Neptune, with a foot on the prow of a ship, stands turned right holding an acrostolium in his left hand and a trident in his right; on both sides SC; rim inscription. Coin; Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Weight 26.40 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath right rim inscription erased Reverse Neptune foot prow ship stands turned right holding acrostolium left hand trident right sides SC rim inscription Coin Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Weight 26.40 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin rough pitted surface showing dark brown greenish-brown tones patches gold-colored wear central area includes raised eroded figure arm extended head profile suggestion draped folded forms beneath torso coin edge slightly irregular surface exhibits areas darker corrosion lighter metallic highlights.

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