Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIAN. Reverse: Roma seated left on a chair, wearing a long robe and helmet, holding a figure of Victoria in her outstretched right hand, a vertical spear in her left, a shield behind her; rim inscription P COS III. Date: 119–122. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.64 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_347

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIAN Reverse Roma seated left chair wearing long robe helmet holding figure Victoria outstretched right hand vertical spear shield rim inscription P COS III Date 119–122 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.64 g round worn coin uneven edge showing carved seated human figure profile holding something hand arm raised faint traces drapery legs coin surface rough corroded patches lighter darker tones visible colors include gray brown off-white hints greenish patina background plain white.