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Sestertius of Hadrian

Sestertius of Hadrian

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman

Obverse: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN-HADRIANUS AUG, laureate, cuirasses bust of Hadrian r. Reverse: [P M T]R P-COS III/ VIRT-AUG / S C, Virtus, holding parazonium and spear, standing l.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins