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Sestertius of Hadrian

Sestertius of Hadrian

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman

Obverse: Bust of Hadrian laureate r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Reverse: Pietas, veiled, draped, standing r. before lighted altar, raising hand and holding box of incense

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins