Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHAD. Reverse: Minerva stands to the right, legs slightly apart, wearing a long dress and helmet, pointing a spear downwards in her raised right hand and holding a shield in her left; rim inscription PM TR, COS III. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_497

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHAD Reverse Minerva stands legs slightly apart wearing long dress helmet pointing spear downwards raised right hand holding shield left rim inscription PM TR Cos Iii Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.07 g worn circular object rough textured surface shades gray silver darker brownish spots showing faint raised figure standing human- silhouette center elongated vertical form subtle contours suggesting limbs edge slightly irregular darker small areas greenish discoloration darker tarnish across surface.