Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Pietas (personification) standing right, wearing a long dress, both arms raised; rim inscription PM TR P COS III; on both sides of the figure inscription VOT PVB. Date: 119–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin. Weight: 3.11 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_091

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Pietas personification standing right wearing long dress arms raised rim inscription PM TR P COS III sides figure inscription VOT PVB Date 119–122 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin Weight 3.11 g worn round metallic coin uneven edge displaying raised profile person portrait curly hair visible facial features neckline textured surface wear small pits across coin surface tones gray dark gray brownish-gray hints dull yellowish-brown spots darker shadowed areas raised elements rim ring raised decorative elements aged slight dents surface irregularities.