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 in front of her; rim inscription obliterated, with letters SC in a section. Date: 119–138. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 10.01 g.
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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 in front of her; rim inscription obliterated, with letters SC in a section. Date: 119–138. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 10.01 g.

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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 front rim inscription obliterated letters SC section Date 119–138 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 10.01 g round weathered coin rough uneven edge showing worn relief seated figure animal- shape surface mottled tones green brown patches darker lighter areas metal textured corroded patina.

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