Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138), cornucopia, Felicitas (personification). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: COS III PP. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, wearing a long robe, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, a wheel under her feet; rim inscription: obliterated; on both sides of the figure the letters SC. 119–138. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 25.25 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_302

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Rights managed

Available size

68.6Mb (6.9Mb) / 16.3in x 16.3in / 4895 x 4895 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 cornucopia Felicitas personification Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Cos Iii Pp Reverse standing left wearing long robe holding caduceus right hand wheel under feet obliterated sides figure letters SC 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 25.25 g round worn metallic disk raised profile head relief faces showing nose mouth chin ear stylized hair laurel surface uneven pitted areas abrasion corrosion visible colors include dark brown greenish patina patches dull gold bronze metal exposed edges irregular signs wear background rough mottled green tones.