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 circular weathered object textured surface shades green gray brown showing raised depiction seated human figure facing rectangular seat figure elongated posture holds object them drapery- shapes torso legs seat displays geometric linear details irregular patches rough corrosion pitting across surface near edges color palette includes mottled green patina muted gray metal tones darker brown-green areas rim subtle variations hue worn highlights raised design.

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