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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1979.428.641
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Sestertius of Hadrian, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
119-138 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/179233

Physical Descriptions

Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
24.19 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
sestertius
Date on Object
COS III
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
  • Reverse Inscription: EXERCITVS around; DACICVS S C in exergue

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
BMC III 1674

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1979
Object Number
1979.428.641
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv: Bust of Hadrian, draped, head bare to r.
Rev.: Hadrian on horseback to r., raising his r.hand haranguing three soldiers: the first holds legionary eagle, the other two standards.

Verification Level

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