Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with a laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Reverse: Diana standing left, wearing a long robe, holding an arrow in her right hand and resting her left hand on a bow; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin. Weight: 20.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_192

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76.0Mb (8.9Mb) / 17.2in x 17.2in / 5155 x 5155 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP Reverse Diana standing left wearing long robe holding arrow right hand resting left hand bow letters SC sides figure Date 119–138 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin Weight 20.20 g worn circular metal object raised profile person's head right-facing view showing facial features hair low relief surface scratches pits visible crack small hole near edge areas smoother rougher texture dominant colors brown dark brown patches lighter bronze subtle greenish discoloration.