Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Coin (personification). Obverse: Head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Reverse: Personification 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_354

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77.0Mb (6.9Mb) / 17.3in x 17.3in / 5189 x 5189 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Coin personification Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Avg Cos Iii Pp Reverse Personification left holding scales right hand cornucopia Sc sides rim inscription illegible Date 134–138 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 23.25 g round worn object rough textured surface showing mottled shades brown dark brown small areas lighter coppery brown edges slightly raised darker surface irregular pits patches varying brown tones across entire circular face.