Dublin Core
Title
Sesterius of Hadrian
Subject
money, coins (money)
Description
The coin’s obverse portrays a profile of Roman Emperor Hadrian (76-138 CE) wearing a laurel crown, signifying his victories. The coin features a small crack alongside Hadrian’s neck, indicating its extensive use. The coin’s reverse depicts a seated figure of Victory. Although their gender and identity is ambiguous due to the coin’s worn facade, their helmet and shield leaning against their chair signifies their military status, and personifies Hadrian's military victories.
Creator
Emperor of Rome
Source
Sear 3622
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
Date
119 CE
Contributor
JS, VR
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
Brass (metal)
Language
Latin
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2012.02.212
Coverage
Roman Empire