Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of the emperor with a laurel wreath right; inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Reverse: Roma in Amazon costume standing left holding Victoria in her right hand and a spear in her left; inscription PM TR P COS III. Iconography: busts, bust of the emperor, Hadrian — Roma (mythology) — Victoria (attribute). Date: 119–122. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.14 g; axis 180°. Hoard find from Golub (numism).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_093

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (2.2Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Reverse Roma Amazon costume standing left holding Victoria right hand spear inscription PM TR P COS III Iconography busts bust mythology attribute Date 119–122 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.14 g axis 180° Hoard find Golub numism circular metallic object weathered gray brown surface showing irregular edges small chips featuring raised relief standing human figure wearing helmet long vertical staff hand extending small animal bird background plain metal areas darker patina slight greenish corrosion.