Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman Emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath and drapery right, inscribed 'HAR. DRIANVS AVG' (variant reading AR TRA DRIANVS AVG). Reverse: Libertas seated facing left, holding a branch in right hand and a sceptre in left; below 'LIB PVB.' Date: 119–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: silver coin. Weight: 2.93 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_249

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman Emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath drapery right inscribed Har Drianvs Avg variant reading AR TRA DRIANVS AVG Reverse Libertas seated facing left holding branch right hand sceptre left Lib Pvb Date 119–122 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material silver coin Weight 2.93 g Axis 180 degrees worn circular coin irregular edge shown white background coin metallic grey darker tarnished areas lighter highlights raised surfaces coin features seated human figure profile facing draped clothing staff rod held upright beside them branch- object extending near figure surface scratches indentations uneven wear raised border part rim.