Caption

Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Reverse: Salus (personification) standing right, draped in a long robe, holding a patera in her left hand and feeding a snake coiled on an altar with her right hand; rim inscription erased; control marks S C on both sides. Date: 134–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 27.10 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_366

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Rights managed

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74.2Mb (7.3Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5094 x 5094 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP Reverse Salus personification standing right draped long robe holding patera left hand feeding snake coiled altar right hand rim inscription erased control marks S C sides Date 134–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 27.10 g circular object worn uneven surface showing patina brown dark brown reddish-brown hints greenish tones surface features raised worn figure standing person profile simple clothing outstretched arm raised short column pedestal nearby raised shapes curved elements them rim irregular areas corrosion pitting.