Caption

Denarius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS. Reverse: Spes walking left, holding a flower in her raised right hand and lifting her robe with her left hand; rim inscription COSIII. Date: 125–128. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_312

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (4.5Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS Reverse Spes walking left holding flower raised right hand lifting robe left hand rim inscription COSIII Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 3.17 g circular metal object weathered uneven surface showing raised central figure standing human- form holding vertical object surrounded worn edge details faint decorative marks colors visible include shades gray muted green touch brownish patina.