Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription illegible; reverse: Aequitas (personification) standing left, wearing a long robe, holding scales in her right hand and a long scepter in her left; rim inscription illegible; on both sides of the figure the letters 'SC'; date: 119–138; place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); coin; weight 21.90 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_190

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Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription illegible reverse Aequitas personification standing left wearing long robe holding scales right hand long scepter left sides figure letters Sc date 119–138 place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin weight 21.90 g round worn brownish metal object darker brown blackish areas showing raised profile human face partial relief side textured hair- lines surface scratches pits across face background irregular outer edge visible crack near bottom.