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Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Silver coin, weight 3.05 g. Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right, laurel wreath in hair; rim inscription TRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Liberalitas (personification) seated left on a platform, holding a tessera in her right hand; a citizen (or Hadrian) standing before the platform; rim inscription S III. Circa 119–122, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476).

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Silver coin weight 3.05 g Obverse bust Hadrian facing right laurel wreath hair rim inscription TRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Liberalitas personification seated left platform holding tessera right hand citizen standing rim inscription S III Circa 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 worn round coin uneven edge showing raised profile person's head side view coin's surface mostly light gray patches darker gray small areas green brown discoloration head textured hair facial features rendered low relief surrounded shallow raised border faint decorative elements rim background plain white.