Caption

Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in a laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGCOSIIIPP. Reverse: personification of Egypt seated on a rock facing left, wearing a long dress, holding a sistrum in her right hand, left hand resting on a rock; an ibis stands on a column before her; rim inscription obliterated; in a section the letters SC. Date: 119–138. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 10.01 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_374

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77.0Mb (6.1Mb) / 17.3in x 17.3in / 5189 x 5189 (300dpi)

Keywords

Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGCOSIIIPP Reverse personification Egypt seated rock left wearing long dress holding sistrum right hand left hand resting ibis stands column rim inscription obliterated section letters SC Date 119–138 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 10.01 g round metal coin worn raised profile person showing textured hair drapery neck surface coin pitted irregular areas darker brown lighter brown greenish patina small patches blackish discoloration coin edge uneven slightly jagged places background surrounding plain white.