Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP; reverse: Fortuna standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a ship's rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription: obliterated; letters SC on both sides of the figure; 119–138; Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); coin; weight 26.45 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_195

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Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Avg Cos Iii Pp reverse Fortuna standing left wearing long robe holding ship's rudder right hand cornucopia left obliterated letters SC sides figure 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin weight 26.45 g round worn dark brown metal object rough pitted surface areas lighter brown patina object raised central vertical form indistinct surrounding raised shapes textured irregularities edges color palette includes dark brown blackish brown hints lighter brown.