Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Coin (119–138, Rome, Roman Empire). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription obliterated. Reverse: personification of Egypt seated on a rock facing left, wearing a long dress, holding a sistrum in her right hand with her left hand resting on a rock; an ibis stands on a column in front of her; rim inscription obliterated. Section letters: SC. Weight 12.10 g.
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Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Coin (119–138, Rome, Roman Empire). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription obliterated. Reverse: personification of Egypt seated on a rock facing left, wearing a long dress, holding a sistrum in her right hand with her left hand resting on a rock; an ibis stands on a column in front of her; rim inscription obliterated. Section letters: SC. Weight 12.10 g.

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Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Coin 119–138 Rome Roman Empire Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription obliterated Reverse personification Egypt seated rock left wearing long dress holding sistrum right hand left hand resting ibis stands column front Section letters Sc Weight 12.10 g round weathered coin textured pitted surface showing profile person coin displays mix green dark brown tones lighter green highlights areas profile includes visible nose lips chin suggestion hair headdress back head.

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