Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman Emperor 117–138). Obverse: Emperor's head with a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed 'HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP'. Reverse: Fides (Fidelity) standing turned right, hands holding ears of corn, left hand holding a basket with fruit. Imperial busts; iconography of Fides, ears of corn and basket as attributes. Hoard find (Golub). Date: 134–138. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin, weight 3.04 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_112

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26.5Mb (2.0Mb) / 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 inscribed Hadrianvs Avg Cos Iii Pp Reverse Fides Fidelity standing turned hands holding ears corn left hand holding basket fruit Imperial busts iconography attributes Hoard find Golub Date 134–138 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.04 g axis 180° circular weathered object uneven edge brownish-gray patina showing worn raised depiction standing human figure holding object hand long item several shallow irregular marks indentations perimeter subtle greenish discoloration spots.