Caption

Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with a laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADR IANVS AVG PM TR P COS III. Reverse: Libertas seated left, dressed in a long dress, holding a branch in her right hand on her knee and a long scepter held vertically in her left hand; rim inscription LIBER, CA; control letters in the field: SC. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 24.70 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_246

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Rights managed

Available size

77.3Mb (4.3Mb) / 17.3in x 17.3in / 5197 x 5197 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADR IANVS AVG PM TR P COS I Reverse Libertas seated left dressed long dress holding branch right hand knee long scepter held vertically left hand rim inscription LIBER Ca control letters field Sc Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 24.70 g round dark metal coin worn surface showing raised profile man's head featuring short curly hair mustache beard visible ear coin's rim carved border indistinct raised lettering portrait metal mostly dark gray black areas lighter gray wear small brownish spots.