Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; reverse: Neptune, with a foot on the prow of a ship, stands turned left with an acrostolium in his right hand and a trident in his left; on both sides SC; rim inscription COS III; dated 125–128; Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); coin; weight 27.25 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_345

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Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 obverse head laurel wreath right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS reverse Neptune foot prow ship stands turned left acrostolium right hand trident sides SC rim inscription COS III dated 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin weight 27.25 g close-up image round dark coin showing right-facing profile man short curly hair laurel wreath facial features beard rendered low relief coin surface dark brown black patches lighter brown subtle worn highlights rim irregular raised edging areas wear.