Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription CAESAR TRAIAN. Reverse: Mars striding right with a spear in his right hand and a trophy on his left shoulder; rim inscription PMT. Broken coin, dated 119–122. Rome; Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Silver coin, weight 2.57 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_490

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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 facing right rim inscription CAESAR TRAIAN Reverse Mars striding spear right hand trophy left shoulder rim inscription PMT Broken coin dated 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Silver coin weight 2.57 g worn circular metal object rough uneven edge small chunk missing showing raised depiction standing human figure contrapposto pose holding long thin object surface abrasions patina visible colors include shades gray silver dark gray areas brownish tarnish.