Caption

Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with a laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: AVG COS III PP. Reverse: Hadrian standing right, wearing a long robe, holding a scroll in his left hand and clasping his right hand with Fortuna standing opposite him; Fortuna standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and resting on it a ship's rudder attached to a globe; rim inscription: FORTVNAE RED; in the field: SC. Date: 119–138 CE, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 24.65 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_203

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Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Avg Cos Iii Pp Reverse standing wearing long robe holding scroll left hand clasping right hand Fortuna opposite left cornucopia resting ship's rudder attached globe Fortvnae Red field Sc Date 119–138 Ce Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 24.65 g round weathered coin dark brown greenish patina showing relief two robed figures facing figure left extends hand holds object drapery flowing down coin edge irregular slightly worn patches lighter brown hints metallic sheen across raised details.