Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Roma seated left on a chair, wearing a long dress and helmet, holding a figure of Victoria in her outstretched right hand, and a spear placed vertically in her left; rim inscription: PM TR P COS III. Date: 119–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.28 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_121

License type

Rights managed

Available size

56.6Mb (2.5Mb) / 14.8in x 14.8in / 4448 x 4448 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Impcaesartraianhadrianvsavg Reverse Roma seated left chair wearing long dress helmet holding figure Victoria outstretched right hand spear placed vertically Pm Tr P Cos Iii Date 119–122 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.28 g worn circular metallic object irregular edge showing patina gray off-white brown greenish tones surface bears raised depiction seated human figure holding small standing figure hand vertical staff details clothing chair rendered low relief surrounding central scene ring raised marks shapes rim object surface wear scratches areas darker discoloration.