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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Sestertius of Hadrian

Place CreatedRome, Italy, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Hadrian

Date121-123 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Dimensions7/8 oz., 1 5/16 in. (25.3 g, 3.3 cm)

Object numberX.0717

Label TextObverse: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, with laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian facing right, viewed from front

Reverse: P M TR P COS III, with Minerva standing left, placing incense in candelabrum altar and holding vertical spear; on ground to right, shield emblazoned with snake, all flanked by SC in left and right fields

Status

Not on view

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