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Sestertius with bust of Sabina, struck under Hadrian
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 128–132
Mint: Italy, Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34 mm. Weight: 26.51 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.1458
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Sabina right, draped, diademed and wearing queue.
SABINAAVGVSTA HADRIANIAVGPP
Reverse: Pietas draped, seated left, holding spear and patera.
PIE TAS SC (in exergue)
SABINAAVGVSTA HADRIANIAVGPP
Reverse: Pietas draped, seated left, holding spear and patera.
PIE TAS SC (in exergue)
Provenance1935: anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 3, 1935)