Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP. Reverse: Diana standing left, dressed in a long robe, holding an arrow in her right hand, her left hand resting on a bow; no rim inscription; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–138. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 23.43 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_349

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69.5Mb (6.9Mb) / 16.4in x 16.4in / 4929 x 4929 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvsavgcos Iii Pp Reverse Diana standing left dressed long robe holding arrow right hand left hand resting bow no rim inscription letters SC sides figure Date 119–138 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 23.43 g round dark coin- object worn raised profile person's head right-facing orientation surface textured pitted areas smoother wear small patches lighter discoloration predominant colors visible dark brown almost black hints greenish faint golden-brown spots places uneven background shallow relief details irregularities.