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A work made of bronze.

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian

128-132

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the radiate head of Emperor Hadrian, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the deity Hilaritas (Happiness) stands between a boy and a girl, while holding a large palm and cradling a cornucopia.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium