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Sestertius of Hadrian, Rome

Sestertius of Hadrian, Rome

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman

Obv: Bust of Hadrian, draped, head bare to r. Rev.: Hadrian on horseback to r., raising his r.hand haranguing three soldiers: the first holds legionary eagle, the other two standards.

Roman Imperial period

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