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: 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 PMTRPCOSCIII; field inscription LIBPVB. Date: 119–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin. Weight: 2.30 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_477

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Rights managed

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53.5Mb (4.2Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4326 x 4326 (300dpi)

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 PMTRPCOSCIII field inscription LIBPVB Date 119–122 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin Weight 2.30 g round metal object worn uneven surface showing raised central scene seated figure radiating shapes figure textured wear across surface object primarily gray darker gray areas slight brownish discoloration set white background.