Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AV|OS III PP. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a patera in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription obliterated; on both sides of the figure the letters S C. Date: 119–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 23.95 g.
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Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AV|OS III PP. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a patera in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription obliterated; on both sides of the figure the letters S C. Date: 119–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 23.95 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Av|Os Iii Pp Reverse Fortuna standing left wearing long robe holding patera right hand cornucopia left rim inscription obliterated sides figure letters S C Date 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 23.95 g worn circular coin raised profile person showing facial features hair part draped garment surface textured areas wear corrosion coin displays patina brown dark brown patches greenish purplish discoloration lighter tan highlights metal rim irregular small chips dents raised decorative elements edge partially obscured wear.

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