Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IANVSAVG. Reverse: Pietas standing frontally, head turned left, in a long robe, praying to the altar in front of her; behind her, facing right, stands a stork; rim inscription erased; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 125–128, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 23.75 g.
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Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IANVSAVG. Reverse: Pietas standing frontally, head turned left, in a long robe, praying to the altar in front of her; behind her, facing right, stands a stork; rim inscription erased; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 125–128, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 23.75 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IANVSAVG Reverse Pietas standing frontally turned left long robe praying altar front facing right stands stork rim inscription erased letters SC sides figure Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 23.75 g circular metallic object worn raised profile person surface textured corrosion pitting areas dark brown muted gold greenish spots patches purplish-brown rim slightly irregular darker central area appearance aged weathered.

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