Sestertius, 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 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 stands next to the altar; inscription SC. Date: AD 134–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 25.05 g.
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Sestertius, 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 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 stands next to the altar; inscription SC. Date: AD 134–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 25.05 g.

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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 personification Spain stands opposite Spain consecrates gifts altar them branch small bull next inscription SC Date Ad 134–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 25.05 g round worn object rough textured surface showing areas dark brown muted gold tones irregular raised indented shapes across face suggesting eroded details subtle scratches pitted spots slightly uneven outer rim.

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