Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman Emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right in drapery; beaded border; rim inscription 'HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP'. Reverse: Hadrian in a toga standing left, shaking hands with the personification of Spain kneeling before him; below the line 'SC'; beaded border; rim inscription 'RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE'. Date: 134–138. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin (sestertius). Diameter ~31.0–31.7 mm; weight 25.65 g. Includes laurel wreaths, branches, and busts in design.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_144

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74.0Mb (7.1Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5086 x 5086 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman Emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian facing right drapery beaded border rim inscription Hadrianvs Avg Cos Iii Pp Reverse toga standing left shaking hands personification Spain kneeling line Sc Restitvtori Hispaniae Date 134–138 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin sestertius Diameter ~31.0–31.7 mm weight 25.65 g Includes laurel wreaths branches busts design image round dark brown coin worn surface irregular edge coin's face standing robed figure lighter brown tone reaches hand kneeling smaller figure faces standing figure holds small branch kneeling figure branch dark brown shades rest coin background textured dark brown raised areas rim suggesting worn markings colors visible shades dark brown lighter brown.