Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath and drapery on shoulder facing right; rim inscription 'IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADR IANVS AVG'. Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) stands straight, wearing a long dress with drapery, both hands raise the veil over her face; rim inscription 'PM TR P COS III'; on both sides of the inscription: 'HILAR P R'. Date: 119–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.62 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_462

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust laurel wreath drapery shoulder facing right rim inscription Imp Caesar Traianvs Hadr Ianvs Avg Reverse Hilaritas personification stands straight wearing long dress hands raise veil face Pm Tr P Cos Iii sides inscription Hilar P R Date 119–122 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.62 g circular weathered coin raised profile man's head showing curly hair pronounced nose set darker recessed background coin's surface displays mix silvery gray darker gray tones areas tarnish wear rim uneven slightly chipped places.