sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: Hadrian's head to the right, laurel wreath in hair; rim inscription illegible. Reverse: Fortuna seated on a throne to the left, wearing a long robe with draperies, holding a ship's rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription illegible; in the field inscription: FORT RED. Date: 117. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 21.00 g.
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sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: Hadrian's head to the right, laurel wreath in hair; rim inscription illegible. Reverse: Fortuna seated on a throne to the left, wearing a long robe with draperies, holding a ship's rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription illegible; in the field inscription: FORT RED. Date: 117. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 21.00 g.

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sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 obverse Hadrian's head right laurel wreath hair rim inscription illegible Reverse Fortuna seated throne left wearing long robe draperies holding ship's rudder right hand cornucopia field inscription Fort Red Date 117 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 21.00 g image round worn coin raised profile person facing coin surface mottled green dark gray patina areas lighter green brownish tones textured pitting worn raised edges portrait displays stylized hairstyle facial features rendered relief circular background.

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