Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription 'HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS'. Reverse: A galley sailing left with a rower and Felicitas (personification) steering; rim inscription 'FELICITATI AVG COS III PP'; letters 'SC' on both sides of the galley. Coin, 119–138, Rome; weight 23.40 g.
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Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription 'HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS'. Reverse: A galley sailing left with a rower and Felicitas (personification) steering; rim inscription 'FELICITATI AVG COS III PP'; letters 'SC' on both sides of the galley. Coin, 119–138, Rome; weight 23.40 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgvstvs Reverse galley sailing left rower Felicitas personification steering Felicitati Avg Cos Iii Pp letters Sc sides galley Coin 119–138 Rome weight 23.40 g round metal coin worn raised profile person relief wearing coin surface areas green patina exposed metallic brown gold tones darker brown-green shadows edges recessed details traces raised decorative rim faint characters perimeter.

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