Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Neptune, with a foot on the prow of a ship, stands facing right with an acrostolium in his left hand and a trident in his right; on both sides SC; rim inscription COS III. Date: 125–128. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 21.70 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_217

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Rights managed

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74.0Mb (8.0Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5086 x 5086 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 obverse head laurel wreath right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Neptune foot prow ship stands facing right acrostolium left hand trident sides SC rim inscription COS III Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 21.70 g circular metal object worn rough surface displaying shades brown dark brown hints greenish corrosion surface embossed central figure raised recessed areas irregular edges visible crack running across part lighting emphasizes texture patina background plain white.