Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG PM TR P COS III. Reverse: Personification of Coin (Moneta) standing left, wearing a long robe, holding scales in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription: MONETA AVG; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Bronze coin; weight 24.0 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_182

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74.2Mb (9.1Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5094 x 5094 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Imp Caesar Traianvs Hadrianvs Avg Pm Tr P Cos Iii Reverse Personification Coin Moneta standing left wearing long robe holding scales right hand cornucopia left Moneta Avg letters SC sides figure Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Bronze coin weight 24.0 g round worn metal coin showing raised profile person short hair visible facial features nose mouth chin coin surface areas smooth wear rougher textured patches several scratches scuffs faint raised rim follows edge colors visible include shades brown tan darker brown patina.