Caption

Denarius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath and drapery on shoulder facing right; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANVSHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Libertas seated on a chair facing left, wearing a long dress, holding a branch in her right hand and a scepter in her left; rim inscription PM TR P COS III; field inscription LIBPVB. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_464

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust laurel wreath drapery shoulder facing right rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANVSHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Libertas seated chair left wearing long dress holding branch right hand scepter rim inscription PM TR P COS III field inscription LIBPVB Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.05 g worn circular coin raised profile bearded man showing textured hair facial features low relief coin surface uneven areas wear slight discoloration predominantly metallic gray darker gray patina hints brown raised rim encircles portrait suggestion raised shapes edge background plain white.