Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right, laurel wreath in hair; rim inscription 'IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA'. Reverse: Pietas (personification) standing left, wearing a long robe with draperies, right hand raised, left hand at chest; rim inscription 'PM TR P COS'; on both sides the inscription 'PIETAS'. Date: 117. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 2.45 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_282

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian facing right laurel wreath hair rim inscription Imp Caes Traian Hadriano Avg Divi Tra Reverse Pietas personification standing left wearing long robe draperies right hand raised left hand chest Pm Tr P Cos sides inscription Date 117 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.45 g weathered circular coin irregular edge shown white background rendered shades grey silver coin surface raised worn figure standing upright center indistinct facial body details textured surface wear faint shapes markings encircle figure follow coin’s rim areas darker patina lighter silver highlights across metal.