Caption

Denarius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138), 119–122 CE. Obverse: Emperor's bust with laurel wreath and drapery on left shoulder facing right. Reverse: Roma seated on armor turned left holding Victory in her right hand and a spear in her left. Bronze/metal coin, weight 2.72 g, axis 180°. Icons: busts, bust of the emperor, Roma (mythology), Victoria (attribute); style/iconography of Hadrian.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_097

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 119–122 Ce Obverse Emperor's bust laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right Reverse Roma seated armor turned left holding Victory right hand spear Bronze metal coin weight 2.72 g axis 180° Icons busts bust Roma mythology Victoria attribute style iconography worn circular metal object dull gray-brown patina showing irregular edges small chips featuring raised relief seated human figure holding staff another smaller figure near them visible contours draped clothing plain light background surrounding object.