Caption

sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVSAVG; reverse: Virtus standing left, dressed in military attire, wearing a helmet, right foot on a helmet, parazonium in the right hand, spear held vertically in the left hand; rim inscription: COSIII; control marks SC on both sides; dated 119–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); coin; weight 25.20 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_371

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Rights managed

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74.0Mb (6.8Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5086 x 5086 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvsavg reverse Virtus standing left dressed military attire wearing helmet right foot parazonium right hand spear held vertically left hand Cosiii control marks Sc sides dated 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin weight 25.20 g round dark metal object rough uneven edge showing worn relief standing figure profile wearing short tunic holding long vertical staff small object hand surface patches greenish corrosion areas shiny dark brown black subtle lighter brown highlights raised details.