Caption

Hadrian (76–138; Roman Emperor 117–138). Coin (weight 11.48 g), Rome, 134–138. Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: H. Reverse: Hadrian standing right, wearing a toga, holding a scroll in his left hand; opposite him stands Felicitas (personification) to the left, wearing a long robe; they shake hands, and Felicitas holds a caduceus in her left hand; rim inscription: AVG; bottom: SC.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_377

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Keywords

Hadrian 76–138 Roman Emperor 117–138 Coin weight 11.48 g Rome 134–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription H Reverse standing wearing toga holding scroll left hand opposite stands Felicitas personification left long robe shake hands Felicitas holds caduceus Avg bottom Sc round weathered object rough pitted surface showing mix dark brown greenish lighter beige tones textured mottled appearance patches greenish corrosion smoother lighter areas face object shallow worn raised shapes suggesting two figures facing figure extending arm figure holding elongated object figures rendered brown beige tones integrated pitted background edge irregular slightly uneven darker brown rim scattered small greenish spots appearance aged corroded combination green beige colors.