Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with a laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANVSHADRIANVSAVGPMTRPCOSIII. Reverse: Libertas seated left, wearing a long dress, holding a branch in her right hand on her knee and a long scepter vertically in her left; rim inscription LIBERCA; control letters: SC. Date: 119–122, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 24.70 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_181

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.3Mb (7.7Mb) / 17.3in x 17.3in / 5197 x 5197 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANVSHADRIANVSAVGPMTRPCOSIII Reverse Libertas seated left wearing long dress holding branch right hand knee long scepter vertically rim inscription LIBERCA control letters Sc Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 24.70 g worn circular object dark gray black patina showing uneven surface texture areas lighter gray raised central relief depicts seated figure draped clothing standing figure long vertical object relief sits low platform small decorative elements base outer edge slight irregularities darker rim shading small spots reddish-brown discoloration surface.