Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription obliterated. Reverse: Virtus standing left, dressed in military attire, wearing a helmet, right foot on a helmet, parazonium in right hand, spear in left hand upright; rim inscription COS III; on both sides: SC. Date: 121–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 25.06 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_233

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68.6Mb (10.9Mb) / 16.3in x 16.3in / 4895 x 4895 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription obliterated Reverse Virtus standing left dressed military attire wearing helmet right foot parazonium right hand spear left hand upright rim inscription COS III sides Sc Date 121–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 25.06 g round worn coin patina brown dark bronze tones showing raised figure standing profile arm extended raised figure wearing short garment standing beside tall vertical object faint decorative markings coin edge irregular slightly darker surface areas lighter tan raised design worn darker greenish spots.