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; legends on both sides: SC NEP RED; rim inscription: COS III. Date: 125–128. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 24.55 g.
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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; legends on both sides: SC NEP RED; rim inscription: COS III. Date: 125–128. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 24.55 g.

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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 legends sides Sc Nep Red Cos Iii Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 24.55 g roughly circular dark object uneven textured surface small notch edge surface worn raised relief suggesting outline human profile hair details faint colors visible dark gray black subtle brownish ochre specks edges irregular appearance aged weathered.

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