Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP. Reverse: Aequitas (personification) standing left, wearing a long robe, holding scales in her right hand and a long sceptre in her left; rim inscription AEQVITASAVG; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–138 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 30.38 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_278

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Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP Reverse Aequitas personification standing left wearing long robe holding scales right hand long sceptre left rim inscription AEQVITASAVG letters SC sides figure Date 119–138 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 30.38 g worn round coin dark brown greenish patina showing areas lighter brown small shiny spots featuring raised central standing draped long garment raised marks irregularities edge slightly uneven rim surface texture rough corroded several patches varied coloration.