Caption

denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138), 118, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin (silver), weight 2.98 g. Obv.: bust of Hadrian right, laurel wreath in hair; rim inscription: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Rev.: Pax standing left, dressed in a long robe with draperies, holding a branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; rim inscription: PM TRP COS II; inset inscription: PAX.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_332

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Keywords

denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 118 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin silver weight 2.98 g Obv. bust Hadrian right laurel wreath hair rim inscription Imp Caesar Traian Hadrianvs Avg Rev. Pax standing left dressed long robe draperies holding branch right hand cornucopia Pm Trp Cos Ii inset inscription round worn object uneven edge sits white background surface mostly gray patches lighter darker gray areas slightly brownish tint raised roughly vertical shape irregular marks abrasions create subtle contrasts texture tone.