Caption

Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription DRIANVSAVGC. 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 FORT, COS III; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–138. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 28.70 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_293

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68.6Mb (7.3Mb) / 16.3in x 16.3in / 4895 x 4895 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription DRIANVSAVGC Reverse Fortuna standing left wearing long robe holding ship's rudder right hand cornucopia rim inscription FORT Cos Iii letters SC sides figure Date 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 28.70 g worn round object rough dark brown surface patches greenish patina showing faint raised outline standing humanlike draped cloth irregular worn edges several areas texture pitted lighter brown.