Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138 CE; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: laureate bust of Hadrian facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: personified Coin facing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left; letters SC on both sides; rim inscription MO. Date: 134–138 CE, Rome. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Bronze coin, weight 22.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_213

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Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Ce Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse laureate bust facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVG Reverse personified Coin left holding scales right hand cornucopia letters SC sides rim inscription MO Date 134–138 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Bronze coin weight 22.95 g worn round coin raised profile head showing textured hair facial features surface rough pitted areas smoother relief edges irregular visible colors include dark brown black patches golden-bronze highlighting worn high points small area reddish-brown near cheek background coin plain white.