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 'IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADR IANVS AVG'. 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'; otherwise inscribed 'LIB PVB'. Dated 119–122, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.51 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_471

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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 Libertas seated chair left wearing long dress holding branch right hand scepter Pm Tr P Cos Iii otherwise inscribed Lib Pvb Dated 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.51 g circular worn coin predominantly metallic gray surface showing darker patina lighter silver highlights depicting seated figure sideways raised seat draped clothing long staff hand small branch rim raised edge surrounds coin several irregular indentations abrasions perimeter areas rough texture small pits across subtle variations silver tones .