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Sestertius with bust of Hadrian
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 134–138
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 23.22 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Storer Collection
Accession Number32.862
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped bust of Hadrian to right.
HADRIANVS AVG COSIII PP
Reverse: Hadrian, togate, stands right holding roll (?) in left hand and clasping right hands with Felicitas standing left holding caduceus in left hand.
In ex.: SC FELI CITAS AVG
HADRIANVS AVG COSIII PP
Reverse: Hadrian, togate, stands right holding roll (?) in left hand and clasping right hands with Felicitas standing left holding caduceus in left hand.
In ex.: SC FELI CITAS AVG
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Malcolm Storer Collection; gift of Malcolm Storer to MFA, 1932