Hadrian, Sestertius

Artist/Culture Roman

Date117–138

Mediumbronze

Dimensions0.3 mm (1 1/4 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

Terms

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 field
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

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