Hadrian, Sestertius
Artist/Culture
Roman
Date117–138
Mediumbronze
Dimensions0.3 mm (1 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
Object number2001.253
DescriptionImperial; obv. Bust of Hadrian, laureate, to right. 'IMP.CAESAR.TRAIAN.HADRIANVS.AVG.' around (break after 'TRAIAN'); rev. Spes (Hope), draped, advancing left, holding up a flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand, 'P.M.(T.)R.P.(COS.)III. around, 'S C' left and right in fieldProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
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