Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right with inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Annona seated on a low chair turned left, holding a hook over a modius with ears of corn in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, with inscription COS III. Attributes: cornucopia, modius. Iconography: imperial busts; Abundantia (Annona) with cornucopia. Date: 125–128. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.08 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_102

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26.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Annona seated low chair turned left holding hook modius ears corn right hand cornucopia inscription COS III Attributes Iconography imperial busts Abundantia Annona Date 125–128 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.08 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven rim showing raised profile person's head side view surface areas wear patina shades gray brown hints green head textured hair facial features rendered low relief ring indistinct raised markings edge background plain white.