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sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); coin (sestertius), weight 26.58 g, 134–138 CE, Rome, Roman Empire; Obv.: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGCOS III PP; Rev.: Spes (personification) standing left in long robe, holding a flower in his outstretched right hand and holding his robes with his left hand; rim inscription: SPES PR; control marks: SC.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_229

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Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 coin weight 26.58 g 134–138 Ce Rome Roman Empire Obv. bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgcos Iii Pp Rev. Spes personification standing left long robe holding flower outstretched right hand robes left hand Spes Pr control marks Sc circular metallic object worn pitted surface showing shades dark brown black greenish patina exposed bronze tones raised central figure robed person standing small base outstretched arm holding small object robe body smoother bronze highlights darker corroded areas raised curved shapes figure rim suggesting stamped elements rim slightly irregular areas darker corrosion lighter bronze metal exposed.