Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138), laurel wreaths, banners, busts, soldiers, trophies. Obv.: Bust of Hadrian facing right in drapery; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVG. Rev.: Hadrian, in a toga, stands facing right on a platform addressing three soldiers; the first holds a legionary badge with an eagle, the second holds a shield and standard without an eagle, the third a shield; in the background a banner is visible; on the sides: SC; inscription at the bottom: obliterated. 134–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 26.65 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_209

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Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 laurel wreaths banners busts soldiers trophies Obv. Bust facing right drapery rim inscription Hadrianvs Avg Rev. toga stands platform addressing three soldiers first holds legionary badge eagle second holds shield standard third background banner visible sides Sc inscription bottom obliterated 134–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 26.65 g round worn metallic object textured surface shades brown dark brown muted gold showing faint low-relief outlines several human figures profile partial frontal view figure walking another nearby holding gesturing rectangular object indistinct shapes raised lines surround them rim slightly darker uneven surface patches darker brown patina lighter golden highlights.