Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IANVS. Reverse: Salus (personification) standing right, dressed in a long robe, holding a patera in her left hand, with her right hand feeding a snake entwined on the altar opposite her; rim inscription obliterated; on both sides: SC. Date: 134–138, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin, weight 24.75 g.
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Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IANVS. Reverse: Salus (personification) standing right, dressed in a long robe, holding a patera in her left hand, with her right hand feeding a snake entwined on the altar opposite her; rim inscription obliterated; on both sides: SC. Date: 134–138, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin, weight 24.75 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Ianvs Reverse Salus personification standing right dressed long robe holding patera left hand right hand feeding snake entwined altar opposite rim inscription obliterated sides Sc Date 134–138 Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 24.75 g circular worn metallic object patina brown green dark gray faint outline standing human figure profile long draped clothing arm extended raised rectangular form surface textured areas corrosion patches lighter brown metal exposed darker mottled spots across background rim slightly uneven edge.

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