Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_135

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Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Avg Cos Iii Pp Head laurel wreath left Reverse Africa Personification Africa half-reclining facing left wearing elephant skin head holding scorpion hand cornucopia basket fruit feet Roman Empire 134–138 Coin weight 3.20 g circular worn coin brown dark brown patina showing embossed scene reclining animal figure human- figure rendered low relief coin edge irregular slightly raised areas darker brown lighter brown wear surface texture variations small nicks.