Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: laureate bust of the emperor facing right with inscription 'HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP'. Reverse: Venus seated facing left holding Cupid in her right hand and a spear in her left with inscription 'VENERIS FELICIS'. Date: 134–138. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.81 g; axis 180°. Icons: iconography, busts, Venus (mythology), imperial busts, Cupid (attribute); treasure from Golub (numism), treasures (numism).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_131

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26.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse laureate bust facing right inscription Hadrianvs Avg Cos Iii Pp Reverse Venus seated left holding Cupid right hand spear Veneris Felicis Date 134–138 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.81 g axis 180° Icons iconography busts Venus mythology imperial busts attribute treasure Golub numism treasures round metallic object uneven worn edge showing relief profile bearded man's head surface areas rough texture slight indentations visible raised contours hair facial features colors present include shades gray dark brown muted greenish patina small areas lighter silvery gray.