Caption

Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman Emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right in drapery, beaded border; rim inscription: IANVS AVG COS III PP. Reverse: Hadrian in a toga standing right, shaking hands with the personification of Libya kneeling before him; in the field: SC. Beaded border; rim inscription: RESTIT. Date: 119–138. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 27.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_314

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Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman Emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian facing right drapery beaded border rim inscription Ianvs Avg Cos Iii Pp Reverse toga standing right shaking hands personification Libya kneeling field Sc Beaded border Restit Date 119–138 Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 27.05 g round worn metal coin raised profile person's head right-facing view showing coarse surface texture areas pitting corrosion coin's colors include dark brown reddish-brown muted greenish-brown small patches lighter bronze golden tones coin edge irregular relief details flattened shadowed contours neck facial features uneven discoloration across surface.