Caption

Sestertius of 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; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 21.90 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_191

License type

Rights managed

Available size

74.2Mb (9.9Mb) / 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 illegible Reverse Aequitas personification standing left wearing long robe holding scales right hand long scepter left letters SC sides figure Date 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 21.90 g round weathered disc textured uneven surface shades brown dark bronze showing worn raised silhouette standing human figure center elongated faintly suggested limbs drapery disc several shallow scratches gouges across face oval indentation near right edge crescent-shaped marks nearby outer rim slightly irregular darker interior coloration includes mottled tones light brown dark brown bronze areas darker patina highlighting surface relief.