Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian
Ancient Roman
128–132
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the radiate head of Emperor Hadrian, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the deity Hilaritas (Happiness) stands between a boy and a girl, while holding a large palm and cradling a cornucopia.
