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: Fortuna standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a ship's rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription obliterated; letters S C on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–138. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 26.45 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_291

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Rights managed

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69.5Mb (6.9Mb) / 16.4in x 16.4in / 4929 x 4929 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvsavgcos Iii Pp Reverse Fortuna standing left wearing long robe holding ship's rudder right hand cornucopia left rim inscription obliterated letters S C sides figure Date 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 26.45 g round worn coin dark gray black patina showing raised profile man's head right-facing view surface rough textured areas lighter gray highlights raised portions recessed areas darker raised rim encircles coin faint ring indented shapes follows rim tones include black lighter gray.