Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription illegible. Reverse: Salus (personification) seated left, wearing a long robe; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera consecrating gifts on the lit altar in front of her, a snake entwined around the altar, her left hand rests on the back of a chair; rim inscription includes M TR P and in the field LVSAVG. Date: 119–122. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.89 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_348

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Rights managed

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69.5Mb (2.2Mb) / 16.4in x 16.4in / 4929 x 4929 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription illegible Reverse Salus personification seated left wearing long robe outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription includes M Tr P field LVSAVG Date 119–122 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.89 g worn circular metal object raised central area showing profile human head textured eroded surface rough pitting patches smoother wear colors dark gray brownish-gray lighter silvery-gray highlights subtle greenish reddish-brown tones places irregular rim plain white background.