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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.115.239
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Sestertius of Hadrian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
119-121 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/186189

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
23.64 g
Denomination
sestertius
Date on Object
COS III
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IMP CAESAR TRAIANUS HADRI-ANUS AUG P M TR P [COS IIII]
  • Reverse Inscription: PIETAS AUGUSTI / S C

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
BMC IV, 1216

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection, Department of the Classics, Harvard University
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.115.239
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of Hadrian laureate r., with drapery on l. shoulder.
Reverse: Pietas, veiled, draped, standing r. before lighted altar, raising hand and holding box of incense

Verification Level

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