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Sestertius of Hadrian, Rome

Sestertius of Hadrian, Rome

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman

Obverse: Laureate bust if Hadrian r., draped, with aegis (?) Reverse: Aegyptos reclining, holding sistrum in r. hand and resting left arm on basket of fruits.; in frint ibis on pillar.

Roman Imperial period

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