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 steering; rim inscription FELICITATI AVG COS III PP; letters SC on both sides of the galley. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin. 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 steering; rim inscription FELICITATI AVG COS III PP; letters SC on both sides of the galley. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin. 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 steering rim inscription FELICITATI AVG COS III PP letters SC sides galley Date 119–138 Place Rome Roman Empire Material coin Weight 23.40 g round worn metal coin greenish-brown patina areas exposed golden-bronze metal showing raised central image shell- curved object positioned horizontally rim irregularities raised decorative elements small raised dots lines across surface.

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