Légende

Sestertius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right in drapery; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP. Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) stands left, dressed in drapery, her right hand holding the top of a palm leaf placed on the ground and her left hand holding a cornucopia; in front of her at left a naked boy stands touching the palm leaf, and behind her at right a naked girl stands touching the goddess's dress; control marks SC at the sides; rim inscription HILA; episode inscription COS III. Dated 128–132. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 25.45 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A38_210

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

74.8Mo (8.0Mo) / 43.3cm x 43.3cm / 5113 x 5113 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian facing right drapery rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP Reverse Hilaritas personification stands left dressed right hand holding top palm leaf placed ground left hand holding cornucopia front left naked boy stands touching palm leaf right naked girl goddess's dress control marks Sc sides rim inscription HILA episode inscription COS III Dated 128–132 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 25.45 g round worn metal object uneven surface dark green patina mixed brown black tones showing faint outline standing human figure draped cloth center two smaller less defined upright figures side edge slightly irregular background mostly green-brown coloration subtle variations texture shading.