Caption

Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); coin (23.90 g), Roman Empire, 134–138, Rome. Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Spes (personification) standing left in long robe, holding a flower in his outstretched right hand and holding her robes with her left hand; rim inscription: PMTRPCOS III. On both sides: SC.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_227

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72.1Mb (7.7Mb) / 16.7in x 16.7in / 5021 x 5021 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 coin 23.90 g Roman Empire 134–138 Rome Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Impcaesartraianhadrianvsavg Reverse Spes personification standing left long robe holding flower outstretched right hand robes left hand Pmtrpcos Iii sides Sc circular metal object worn textured surface showing shades brown dark brown areas golden-bronze raised profile person short curly hair wreath hair lighter golden highlights surface patches darker greenish-brown small areas lighter pale residue rim irregular slightly darker object scratches pitting signs wear.