Dupondius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in radiant crown facing right; rim inscription obliterated. Reverse: Salus seated left, wearing a long robe, in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera from which she consecrates gifts on the lit altar in front of her; a snake is entwined around the altar; her left hand rests on the back of a chair; rim inscription obliterated. Inscription on field: SC. Date: 119–138. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 9.35 g.
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Dupondius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in radiant crown facing right; rim inscription obliterated. Reverse: Salus seated left, wearing a long robe, in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera from which she consecrates gifts on the lit altar in front of her; a snake is entwined around the altar; her left hand rests on the back of a chair; rim inscription obliterated. Inscription on field: SC. Date: 119–138. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 9.35 g.

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Dupondius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head radiant crown facing right rim inscription obliterated Reverse Salus seated left wearing long robe outstretched right hand holds patera consecrates gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair Inscription field Sc Date 119–138 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 9.35 g round worn metal coin textured uneven surface showing profile person's head coin displays mix dark brown green patches muted gold tones areas darker bronze verdigris- lighter golden highlights raised face surrounding relief.

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