Archaeology — Roman; 134?; Reece Period 6 (Hadrianic)
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius of Emperor Hadrian, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 117-138. The back of the coin possibly depicts Felicitas, the female personification of prosperity. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 119.
Obv: Draped and bare-headed bust of Hadrian, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP [CAESA]R TRAIANVS HAD[RIANVS] AVG. Rev: Felicitas, standing left, holding a caduceus (a winged staff held by messengers and heralds) in her right hand and a cornucopia in the left. Rev inscription: AD[VENTVS AVGVSTI], SC in exergue.
Ref: RIC II (1926), p.436, no.741.
Condition: F/VG.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- SM75[288]<65>
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
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- Artist/Maker:
- Hadrian, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 134?; Reece Period 6 (Hadrianic)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 32 mm, WT 23.77 g, Axis 7
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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