Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AV; OS III PP. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a patera in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription obliterated; letters S C on both sides of the figure. Roman, 119–138 CE, Rome. Coin; weight 23.95 g.
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Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AV; OS III PP. Reverse: Fortuna standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a patera in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription obliterated; letters S C on both sides of the figure. Roman, 119–138 CE, Rome. Coin; weight 23.95 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Av Os Iii Pp Reverse Fortuna standing left wearing long robe holding patera right hand cornucopia rim inscription obliterated letters S C sides figure 119–138 Ce Rome Coin weight 23.95 g worn circular metal object raised human figure profile standing facing slightly left elongated staff scepter hand extending hand outward surface uneven wear pitting areas darker brown lighter golden-bronze patches greenish corrosion visible rough texture discoloration edges.

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