Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with a laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Minerva stands to the right, legs slightly apart, wearing a long dress and a helmet, pointing a spear downward in her raised right hand and holding a shield in her left; rim inscription PM TR P COS III. Date: 119–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin. Weight: 3.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_492

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Minerva stands legs slightly apart wearing long dress helmet pointing spear downward raised right hand holding shield left rim inscription PM TR P COS III Date 119–122 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin Weight 3.20 g round metallic coin worn slightly irregular edge shown white background raised profile bearded man facing detailed hair laurel ribbon tied back head coin surface mix silver gray darker tarnished tones lighter highlights raised features darker shadows recessed areas raised border portrait ring raised decorative elements rim appearance aged metallic textured surfaces.