Roman — Roman; 134-138; Reece Period 6 (Hadrianic)
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius coin of Emperor Hadrian, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 117-138. This coin was possibly minted in Rome, Italy, AD 128-132.
Obv: Laureate head of Hadrian, facing right. Obv inscription: [HADRIANVS] AVG COS III PP. Rev: An unidentified figure, possibly standing right with an outstretched right arm. Rev inscription: Illegible.
Ref: BMC III (1966), p.474, c.f.1541.
Condition: G/fr.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.36/24
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Hadrian, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 134-138; Reece Period 6 (Hadrianic)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 30 mm, WT 20.9 g, Axis 5 (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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