Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Virtus standing left, dressed in military dress, wearing a helmet, right foot on a helmet, parazonium in the right hand, spear held vertically in the left hand; rim inscription: PM TR P COS III; on both sides: SC VIRT AVG. Date: 121–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 23.70 g.
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Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Virtus standing left, dressed in military dress, wearing a helmet, right foot on a helmet, parazonium in the right hand, spear held vertically in the left hand; rim inscription: PM TR P COS III; on both sides: SC VIRT AVG. Date: 121–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 23.70 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Impcaesartraianhadrianvsavg Reverse Virtus standing left dressed military dress wearing helmet right foot parazonium right hand spear held vertically left hand Pm Tr P Cos Iii sides Sc Virt Avg Date 121–122 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 23.70 g circular metal coin worn raised profile person's head draped garment coin surface textured wear visible crack near rim Colors visible include brown dark brown tan gold hints greenish patina uneven relief details hair wreath ear clothing slightly smoothed wear.

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