Caption

Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right in drapery; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Reverse: personification of Mauretania standing left, wearing a short tunic, holding the reins of a horse to the right (horse also facing left), with two javelins in her left hand; field mark SC; inscription at the bottom: M RETA A. Date: 134–138 CE, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 21.55 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_215

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Rights managed

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74.2Mb (10.3Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5094 x 5094 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust facing right drapery rim inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP Reverse personification Mauretania standing left wearing short tunic holding reins horse horse also left two javelins left hand field mark SC inscription bottom M Reta A Date 134–138 Ce Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 21.55 g worn circular metal object raised profile person's head right-facing view showing textured surface scratches areas wear object displays mix brown dark brown golden greenish tones darker edges patches discoloration portrait laurel- headpiece visible facial features forehead nose mouth chin background uneven pitted patina varied coloration rim object slightly irregular surface verdigris aged metal texture.