Caption

Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138 CE; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian wearing a laurel wreath, facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: A galley sailing left with a rower and Felicitas (personification) steering; rim inscription FELICITATIAVG COS III PP; letters SC on both sides of the galley. Date: 119–138 CE, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 23.35 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_311

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Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Ce Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust Hadrian wearing laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVG Reverse galley sailing left rower Felicitas personification steering rim inscription FELICITATIAVG COS III PP letters SC sides galley Date 119–138 Ce Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 23.35 g round dark gray metal coin worn surfaces uneven edge showing raised design long narrow ship high prow stern group small stylized human figures seated length ship visible oar- elements beneath hull textured areas suggesting wear corrosion lighter gray highlights raised portions darker gray recessed areas.