Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Head of the emperor with a laurel wreath facing left, inscribed HAD AVG COS III PP. Reverse: AFRICA — Personification of Africa half-reclining, facing left, wearing an elephant skin, holding a scorpion in one hand and a cornucopia in the other, with a basket of fruit at her feet. Date: 134–138. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin. Weight: 3.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_134

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing left inscribed Avg Cos Iii Pp Reverse Africa Personification Africa half-reclining facing left wearing elephant skin holding scorpion hand cornucopia basket fruit feet Date 134–138 Roman Empire Rome Coin Weight 3.20 g worn round metallic object dark gray-brown patina showing raised profile human head side view textured hair facial features surface displays areas wear small raised blemishes subtle lighter darker gray-brown variations across metal.