Caption

Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Roma seated left on armor and supported by a shield at the back, wearing a long robe and helmet, holding a figure of Victoria in her outstretched right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription COS III; in the field: SC. Dated 125–128, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 28.00 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_223

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Rights managed

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68.6Mb (9.0Mb) / 16.3in x 16.3in / 4895 x 4895 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Roma seated left armor supported shield back wearing long robe helmet holding figure Victoria outstretched right hand cornucopia rim inscription COS III field Sc Dated 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 28.00 g image old round metal coin worn relief bearded man's profile coin's surface textured uneven areas wear small pits small pale spots surface visible colors brown dark brown bronze flecks light greenish-white.