Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian, Rome, 119–138. 1937.158.491

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1937.158.491

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 27.76
    • Diameter (in mm): 34

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 119 - 138
  • Denomination: Sestertius
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
    • Type: head l. laureate, bearded
    • Portrait: Hadrian

  • Reverse

    • Legend: COS III
    • Type: Neptune standing, l., foot on prow, holding trident and acrostolium

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1937.158.491
  • Lot: 1937.158
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

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Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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