Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath and drapery on shoulder facing right; rim inscription: IMPCAESARTR. 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: P COS III; in the field: LIBPVB. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.07 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_479

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.5Mb (3.7Mb) / 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 Impcaesartr Reverse Libertas seated chair left wearing long dress holding branch right hand scepter P Cos Iii field Libpvb Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.07 g worn circular metal object uneven edge shown white background surface mainly gray darker gray patches lighter silvery highlights object bears low-relief depiction seated human figure sideways flowing drapery outline stool beneath rendered gray silver tones areas abrasion small dark spots texture rough aged subtle variations brownish-gray silvery hues.