Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian to right, laurel wreath in his hair; rim inscription: IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Genius standing left, naked, holding a patera in his right hand above a lit altar, corncobs in his left hand; rim inscription: PM TR P COS III. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_422

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Rights managed

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53.5Mb (4.2Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4326 x 4326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust right laurel wreath hair rim inscription Impcaesartraianhadrianvsavg Reverse Genius standing left naked holding patera right hand lit altar corncobs left hand Pm Tr P Cos Iii Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.15 g worn round object uneven edge primarily gray darker gray spots slight brownish discoloration depicts raised relief standing nude male figure holding round object hand draped cloth item small raised rectangular block pedestal near feet surface scratches pitted texture background plain white.