Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman Emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right in drapery; rim inscription ANVSAVG. Reverse: Hadrian in a toga stands facing right, holds a scroll in his left hand, raises his right hand to personify 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 stands next to the altar; inscription SC in the field; rim inscription AD. Date: 134–138. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 25.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_206

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Rights managed

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74.0Mb (8.2Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5086 x 5086 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman Emperor 117–138 Obverse bust facing right drapery rim inscription ANVSAVG Reverse toga stands facing right holds scroll left hand raises right hand personify Spain stands opposite Spain consecrates gifts altar them branch small bull next inscription SC field rim inscription AD Date 134–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 25.05 g round worn metal coin raised profile person's head surface uneven wear texture visible scratches patches smoother shinier areas coin's colors include dark brown bronze hints greenish patina warmer golden-brown highlights raised areas rim slightly irregular background head rougher darker lighter high points portrait.