Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Coin (personification). Obverse: Head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGCOS III PP. Reverse: Personification (coin) facing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left; SC on both sides; rim inscription illegible. Date: 134–138. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 23.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_353

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Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Coin personification Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgcos Iii Pp Reverse Personification coin facing left holding scales right hand cornucopia left Sc sides rim inscription illegible Date 134–138 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 23.25 g close-up view round worn coin raised profile person center surface heavily textured pitted showing uneven patches small glossy spots coin's colors predominantly dark brown areas lighter brown occasional flecks coppery gold faint greenish tinges rim visible slightly irregular traces raised detailing edge near profile though eroded.