Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANUS AVG. Reverse: Minerva stands to the right, legs slightly apart, wearing a long dress and a helmet, pointing a spear downwards in her raised right hand and holding a shield in her left; rim inscription PM TR P COS III. 119–122 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin; weight 3.30 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_491

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANUS AVG Reverse Minerva stands legs slightly apart wearing long dress helmet pointing spear downwards raised right hand holding shield left rim inscription PM TR P COS III 119–122 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin weight 3.30 g worn circular coin raised profile man's head showing stylized hair facial features set textured background coin's surface aged areas darker tarnish lighter worn highlights colors gray silver brown decorative border surrounds profile coin edge irregular small chips indentations.