Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); Ceres (mythology); branches; busts; laurel wreaths. Obv.: Bust of Hadrian with a laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Rev.: Ceres standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a branch in her right hand and a long sceptre in her left; rim inscription: PM TR P COS III; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object: coin (sestertius). Weight: 22.30 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_188

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Rights managed

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72.1Mb (5.7Mb) / 16.7in x 16.7in / 5021 x 5021 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Ceres mythology branches busts laurel wreaths Obv. Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Impcaesartraianhadrianvsavg Rev. standing left wearing long robe holding branch right hand long sceptre left Pm Tr P Cos Iii letters SC sides figure Date 119–138 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object coin Weight 22.30 g round metal coin showing raised profile man's head stylized curly hair worn pitted surface textures raised rim visible colors include shades brown bronze dark brown hints black recessed areas.