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Sestertius with bust of Hadrian
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 134–138
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 32.5 mm. Weight: 24.50 gm. Die Axis: 4
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number62.563
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Hadrian, draped, right.
HADRIANVS. AVGCOSIIIPP
Reverse: Hadrian, togate, at left clasps right hands with Fortuna, draped, at right. He holds a roll in left hand. She has a corncopia on her left arm, and a rudder at her left side.
FORTVNAE.RE DVCI SC (in exergue)
HADRIANVS. AVGCOSIIIPP
Reverse: Hadrian, togate, at left clasps right hands with Fortuna, draped, at right. He holds a roll in left hand. She has a corncopia on her left arm, and a rudder at her left side.
FORTVNAE.RE DVCI SC (in exergue)
ProvenanceBy 1962: with Hesperia Art, 2219 St. James Place, Philadelphia 3, Pa.; June 6, 1962: purchased by MFA from Hesperia Art for $ 15.00