Caption

Denarius of 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 attributed 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Silver coin, weight 3.19 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_096

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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 attributed 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Silver coin weight 3.19 g round worn coin uneven edge showing raised figure standing person center holding object extends upward coin surface textured pitted areas wear faint raised decorative elements rim suggest border visible colors muted gray darker gray patches slight brownish tones across surface.