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Sestertius of Hadrian in the name of L. Aelius, Rome

Sestertius of Hadrian in the name of L. Aelius, Rome

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman

Obv.: Bare bust of Lucius Aelius r.; around, AELIVS CAESAR. Rev.: Spes walking l., holding flower in r. hand and holding up skirt with l. hand; around, TR POT [COS II]; in field, S C.

bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins