Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Emperor's bust in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Roma seated on armor and shield facing right, holding a spear in her left hand and a parazonium in her right; a sphere under the line. Circa 125–128. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin, weight 2.87 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_106

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (1.2Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Emperor's bust laurel wreath facing right inscription ADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Roma seated armor shield holding spear left hand parazonium sphere under line Circa 125–128 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.87 g axis 180° circular worn metallic object uneven dented edge showing patina gray brown tones surface shallow incised linear shapes suggest simple human- geometric forms areas lighter wear small spots darker discoloration tiny flecks green near rim.