Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP. Reverse: Spes (personification of Hope) standing left in long robe, holding a flower in his outstretched right hand and gathering his robes with his left; rim inscription SPESPR. Marked SC on both sides. Date: 134–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 26.58 g.
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Sestertius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP. Reverse: Spes (personification of Hope) standing left in long robe, holding a flower in his outstretched right hand and gathering his robes with his left; rim inscription SPESPR. Marked SC on both sides. Date: 134–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 26.58 g.

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Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP Reverse Spes personification Hope standing left long robe holding flower outstretched right hand gathering robes left rim inscription SPESPR Marked SC sides Date 134–138 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 26.58 g circular metallic object worn relief profile bearded person showing textured hair facial features surface displays mottled patina dark brown black exposed bronze tones plus small greenish spots rim slightly raised similarly worn background profile mix darker lighter brown areas.

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