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Denarius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right, laurel wreath in hair; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVS. Reverse: Hadrian standing left, dressed in military garb, holding a ship's rudder attached to a globe in his right hand and a spear in his left; rim inscription PM TR P COS III. 119–122 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin; weight 3.21 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_410

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Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian facing right laurel wreath hair rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVS Reverse Hadrian standing left dressed military garb holding ship's rudder attached globe right hand spear left rim inscription PM TR P COS III 119–122 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin weight 3.21 g worn circular coin gray silvery surface sits white background showing raised figure relief wearing short garment staff reaching separate object ground raised decorative elements ring worn characters encircle figure coin’s edge coin’s rim irregular small chip top.