Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP. Reverse: Aequitas (personification) standing left, wearing a long robe, holding scales in her right hand and a long sceptre in her left; rim inscription: AEQVITASAVG; on both sides of the figure the letters SC. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 25.70 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_187

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Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvsavgcos Iii Pp Reverse Aequitas personification standing left wearing long robe holding scales right hand long sceptre left Aeqvitasavg sides figure letters SC Date 119–138 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 25.70 g round metal coin worn uneven surface showing standing human figure relief draped clothing facing left outstretched arm vertical staff drapery beside them coin's surface mottled patches areas darker lighter wear small irregular pits raised edges rough spots rim visible colors brown dark brown golden-bronze small hints green.