Caption

Quarter (coin) of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian right, wearing a laurel wreath; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVST. Reverse: three banners placed directly opposite, with an eagle atop the central banner; rim inscription C, II. Episode inscription: SC. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 5.49 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_379

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Rights managed

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37.2Mb (2.2Mb) / 12.0in x 12.0in / 3605 x 3605 (300dpi)

Keywords

Quarter coin Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVST Reverse three banners placed directly opposite eagle atop central banner rim inscription C Ii Episode inscription Sc Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 5.49 g dark round metal object rough uneven surface worn raised areas occupies center white background object shades black dark gray small patches lighter gray slightly irregular edge textured pitted details across face.