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denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman Emperor 117–138) — iconography: Pietas (personification), veils, busts. Obv.: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath and drapery on shoulder facing right; rim inscription: CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Rev.: Pietas in veil stands turned left with raised right hand, left hand at chest; on both sides PIE TAS; rim inscription: COS II, 118. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.0–17.7 mm; weight 3.40 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_202

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Keywords

denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman Emperor 117–138 iconography Pietas personification veils busts Obv. bust laurel wreath drapery shoulder facing right rim inscription Caesar Traian Hadrianvs Avg Rev. veil stands turned left raised right hand left hand chest sides PIE TAS Cos Ii 118 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–17.7 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180° round worn coin dark brown gray surface sits white background showing standing draped human figure relief center figure hold object raised hand flowing garment visible folds texture coin's edge irregular slightly uneven lighter rubbed highlights rim.