Caption

Denarius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in a laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVSA. Reverse: Spes (personification) walking left, holding a flower in her raised right hand and lifting her robe with her left hand; rim inscription: COS. Date: 125–128. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 2.89 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_430

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (4.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvsa Reverse Spes personification walking left holding flower raised right hand lifting robe left hand Cos Date 125–128 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.89 g worn round metallic object uneven edge showing raised profile person side view surface textured scratches shallow indentations includes areas darker tarnish lighter silver-gray highlights visible colors silver-gray darker gray.