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Both sides of an irregularly shaped gold coin with relief decoration on each side. 

Aureus of Hadrian, Rome

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman

Obv.: Bust of Hadrian, draped, head bare to r. r. Rev.: Hadrian, on horse pacing r., raising r. hand

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins