Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a branch in her right hand and a long vertical caduceus in her left; rim inscription: FELICI; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin, weight 20.15 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: HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a branch in her right hand and a long vertical caduceus in her left; rim inscription: FELICI; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin, weight 20.15 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvsavgcos Iii Pp Reverse Felicitas standing left wearing long robe holding branch right hand long vertical caduceus Felici letters SC sides figure Date 119–138 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 20.15 g worn round metal coin raised profile person's head showing forehead nose mouth chin ear short hair coin textured pitted surface areas lighter metallic sheen darker patina uneven rim visible colors include brown dark brown black spots golden-bronze.

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