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Sestertius - Hadrian FELICITATI AVG COS III P P S C

Issuer Roman Imperial Mint (Rome)
Year 129-130
Type Standard circulation coin
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Reverse description A Roman war galley (navis longa) depicted sailing left across stylized waves, shown in profile with a prominent ram (rostrum) projecting from the bow, a row of shields along the upper hull, oars rendered as parallel lines below the waterline, and a curved stern post (aplustre) at the rear. A figurehead at the prow, identified as Minerva Promachus, Triton, or Pegasus depending on die variety, adorns the bow. The legend is divided between the upper and lower fields, with S C flanking the vessel or placed in the exergue area, referencing the senatorial authority for the issue. The composition celebrates felicitas — the emperor's good fortune and the prosperity of his reign, likely alluding to his travels and maritime interests.
Reverse script Latin
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Edge Plain
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