Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: laureate head of Hadrian facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVG. Reverse: personification (Coin) facing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left; letters SC on both sides; rim inscription MO. Date: 134–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 22.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_214

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66.2Mb (9.5Mb) / 16.0in x 16.0in / 4812 x 4812 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse laureate head Hadrian facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVG Reverse personification Coin facing left holding scales right hand cornucopia left letters SC sides rim inscription MO Date 134–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 weight 22.95 g round worn metal coin rough textured surface showing areas dark brown black patches lighter grayish-brown faint raised depiction standing human figure visible near center elongated legs slightly bowed posture raised irregular shapes shallow indentations surround figure coin edge uneven darker small chips worn spots revealing lighter metal beneath.