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Sestertius of Hadrian

Sestertius of Hadrian

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman

Obverse: Bust, laureate, r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Reverse: Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated r. on cuirass and shield, holding spear vertically in l. hand and clasping r. hands with Hadrian, who stands l., facing her, togate, l. hand at side.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins