Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_303

License type

Rights managed

Available size

68.6Mb (6.8Mb) / 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 Cos Iii Pp Reverse Felicitas personification standing left wearing long robe holding caduceus right hand cornucopia left hand wheel under feet rim inscription obliterated letters S C sides figure Dated 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 25.25 g round worn object uneven surface showing textured corroded appearance shades dark green brown hints dark reddish-brown areas brighter metallic gold edges irregular raised indented regions suggesting embossed shapes central vertical raised form horizontal element side rim irregular chipped area side revealing brighter metallic tones.