Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian right, laurel wreath in hair; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Liberalitas (personification) seated left on a platform, holding a tessera in his right hand; a citizen/Hadrian standing in front of the platform; rim inscription COS III; legend in field LIBERALAVG III. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.85 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_457

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian right laurel wreath hair rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Liberalitas personification seated left platform holding tessera right hand citizen Hadrian standing front rim inscription COS III legend field LIBERALAVG III Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.85 g worn circular metal object gray silver patina showing raised recessed areas featuring central scene seated figure rectangular platform standing smaller figure beside visible surface scratches edge irregularities colors present include shades silver muted off-white.