Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: VSAV. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription obliterated; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 25.70 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_196

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74.2Mb (8.3Mb) / 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 Vsav Reverse Fortuna standing left wearing long robe holding rudder right hand cornucopia left rim inscription obliterated letters SC sides figure Date 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 25.70 g circular weathered metal disc raised profile head center showing outline hair facial features low relief surface pitted textured areas darker lighter wear visible colors various shades brown dark brown lighter bronze tones blackish spots mottling across disc edge rounded background plain white.