Sestertius
Description:
This sestertius (07GH258), issued by the emperor Hadrian, was minted in Rome between 125 and 128 CE. The obverse depicts a bust of Hadrian, laureate with drapery on this shoulder. The inscripton reads HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Neptune standing with his foot on a prow and cloak over his thigh, holding an acrostolium and trident.
Details
- Title:
- Sestertius
- Collection:
- ACANS
- Url:
- https://mq.pedestal3d.com/r/OFiBpxxmMn
- Tags:
- Fields:
- Modern History (Year 11 & 12), Ancient History (Year 11 & 12)
- Accession
- 07GH258
- Date
- 125-28 CE
- Provenance
- Rome
- Material/s
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- 32mm diameter
- Source
- Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies, ACANS