Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right wearing a laurel wreath; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Minerva standing left, in a long robe and helmet; in her right hand she holds an incense/gift which she throws onto a candelabrum opposite her, in her left hand she holds a vertically held spear; a shield rests against her leg with a snake crawling on it; control letters SC at sides; inscription at bottom PM TR P COS III. Date: 121–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 25.67 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_211

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72.1Mb (12.7Mb) / 16.7in x 16.7in / 5021 x 5021 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust facing right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Minerva standing left long robe helmet right hand holds incense gift throws candelabrum opposite left hand vertically held spear shield rests leg snake crawling control letters SC sides inscription bottom PM TR P COS III Date 121–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 25.67 g worn circular metal coin raised profile person right showing textured hair ear facial contours surface areas darker corrosion patina alongside lighter exposed metal tones brown gold dark gray hints black coin edge irregular signs wear small indentations background plain white.