Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath and drapery on shoulder facing right; rim inscription: IMPCAESARTRAIANVSHADRIANVSAVG. 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: HILARP R. Date: 119–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.65 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_473

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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 Hilaritas personification stands straight wearing long dress hands raise veil face Pm Tr P Cos Iii sides inscription Hilarp R Date 119–122 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.65 g round worn metallic object rough uneven edge small missing section side shown white background raised central figure standing person wearing long garment draped folds holding staff rod hand head surface pitted texture scratches areas wear visible colors include shades gray silver darker gray shadows slight brownish tarnish.