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Sestertius - Hadrian COS III NEP RED S C, Neptune
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 125-127 |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse lettering | HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS (Translation: Hadrianus Augustus. Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).) |
| Reverse description | Neptune, the god of the sea, depicted standing to the right with his right foot raised and resting upon the prow of a ship, symbolizing maritime dominion. In his left hand he holds a long trident, the traditional attribute of the sea god, while his right hand grasps an acrostolium (the ornamental stern of a captured vessel). The figure is rendered with classical musculature and drapery. The legend COS III NEP RED is disposed in the field and exergue, with S C (Senatus Consultum) prominently flanking the central figure. |
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| Reverse lettering | COS III NEP RED S C (Translation: Consul Tertium. Neptuno Redux. Senatus Consultum. Consul for the third time. Neptune that brings back (the emperor in safety), decree of the senate.) |
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