Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); Obv.: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP. Rev.: Felicitas standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a branch in her right hand and a long vertical caduceus in her left; rim inscription: FELICITASAVG; on both sides of the figure the letters SC. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin. Weight: 26.82 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_199

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Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obv. Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvsavgcos Iii Pp Rev. Felicitas standing left wearing long robe holding branch right hand long vertical caduceus Felicitasavg sides figure letters SC Date 119–138 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin Weight 26.82 g round dark gray coin worn textured surface showing standing draped figure slightly left long staff pole hand extending hand outward small branch- object wears flowing garments visible folds stands narrow ground line coin edge irregular surface various shallow indentations raised areas colors visible dark gray subtle variations lighter gray highlights.