Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription. 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 either side of the figure. Roman, 119–138 CE, Rome. Coin; weight 25.70 g.
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Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription. 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 either side of the figure. Roman, 119–138 CE, Rome. Coin; weight 25.70 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Reverse Fortuna standing left wearing long robe holding rudder right hand cornucopia rim inscription obliterated letters SC side figure 119–138 Ce Rome Coin weight 25.70 g circular metal object worn uneven surface shades brown dark brown showing raised weathered figure standing center draped shapes suggesting cloth background mottled darker brown spots patches shallow irregular indentations scratches edge.

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