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Sabina (83–137; Roman empress 117–137), Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); coin depicting busts and Vesta (mythology). Obverse: bust of Sabina facing right, hair lifted up, braided at the back, diadem on head; rim inscription: SABINAVGVSTAHADRIANIA VGPP. Reverse: Vesta seated left, wearing a long robe, holding a palladium in her right hand and a long scepter in her left; rim inscription missing. Date: 117–137. Material: coin; weight 11.02 g. Function: coin (SC episode). Location: Rome, Roman Empire.

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Keywords

Sabina 83–137 Roman empress 117–137 Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 coin depicting busts Vesta mythology Obverse bust facing right hair lifted up braided back diadem head rim inscription Sabinavgvstahadriania Vgpp Reverse seated left wearing long robe holding palladium right hand long scepter rim inscription missing Date 117–137 Material weight 11.02 g Function SC episode Location Rome Roman Empire round worn coin raised profile person center showing textured surfaces irregular edges primarily dark gray black areas lighter gray patina subtle brownish tones background plain white.