Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman Emperor 117–138). Obverse: Emperor's head with laurel wreath and drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; legend 'IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG'. Reverse: Aequitas (personification) standing turned left, holding scales in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; legend 'PM TR P COS III'. Date: 119–122. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.61 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_095

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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 Emperor's head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right legend Imp Caesar Traian Hadrianvs Avg Reverse Aequitas personification standing turned left holding scales right hand cornucopia Pm Tr P Cos Iii Date 119–122 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.61 g axis 180° round slightly irregular metal object dull gray-brown surface showing areas darker lighter patina object worn edges small chips indentations shallow raised rim center low-relief human figure standing slightly turned draped flowing garments visible folds suggestion hair head covering arm extended outward holding vertical staff- element surface fine scratches small pits subtle greenish spots near edge background figure mostly flat smoother faint traces additional low-relief marks distributed near perimeter.