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

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman Emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian facing right drapery beaded border rim inscription IANVSAVGCOS III PP Reverse toga standing right shaking hands personification Libya kneeling episode marked Sc rim inscription RESTIT Date 119–138 Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 27.05 g round weathered metal object rough pitted surface showing mix brown dark brown greenish reddish areas surface bears worn raised relief depicting standing figure left reaching seated figure figures rendered low eroded detail surrounded irregular patches corrosion discoloration.

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