Bronze sestertius of Hadrian

134–138 CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 169

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, draped bust of emperor/ADVENTVS AVG S C, Rome personified in military dress clasping hands with Hadrian wearing toga
Rome

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Bronze sestertius of Hadrian
Period: Mid Imperial, Hadrianic
Date: 134–138 CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 1 1/4 × 3/16 in., 21.3g (3.1 × 0.5 cm, 21.3g)
Classification: Coins
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1908
Object Number: 08.170.385
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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