Caption

Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP. Reverse: Pietas standing frontally, head turned left, in a long robe, praying to the altar in front of her; behind her a stork facing right; rim inscription obliterated; letters SC on both sides of the figure. 125–128 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 24.30 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_222

License type

Rights managed

Available size

74.2Mb (9.0Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5094 x 5094 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP Reverse Pietas standing frontally turned left long robe praying altar front stork rim inscription obliterated letters SC sides figure 125–128 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 24.30 g round worn metallic object uneven slightly raised rim rough textured surface showing patches darker lighter areas dominant colors brown bronze dark brown touches black greenish patina surface irregularities include smooth worn sections corroded rough spots shallow shapes suggest contours no clear inscriptions lighting even highlighting metallic sheen surface variations.