Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman Emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right in drapery; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVG COS III PP. Reverse: Hadrian, in a toga, stands facing right, holds a scroll in his left hand and raises his right hand toward the personification of Spain, who stands opposite him; Spain consecrates gifts with her right hand on an altar between them, holds a branch in her left hand, a small bull next to the altar; control mark SC; rim inscription ADVENTVS AVG HISPANIAE. Date: 134–138. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 23.92 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_205

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Rights managed

Available size

74.2Mb (5.1Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5094 x 5094 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman Emperor 117–138 Obverse bust facing right drapery rim inscription HADRIANVSAVG COS III PP Reverse toga stands holds scroll left hand raises right hand personification Spain stands opposite Spain consecrates gifts altar them branch small bull next control mark SC rim inscription ADVENTVS AVG HISPANIAE Date 134–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 23.92 g circular worn metal disc brown tan patina showing two standing human figures facing left extended arm right holding staff small rectangular object positioned feet surface textured pitting darker spots slightly raised rim area visible cracking upper right edge.