Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription 'IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG'. Reverse: Roma seated left on a chair, wearing a long robe and helmet; in her outstretched right hand she holds a figure of Victoria, in her left hand a vertical spear, with a shield behind her; rim inscription 'PM TR P COS III'. Date 119–122 CE. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 2.68 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_131

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Rights managed

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53.5Mb (3.8Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4326 x 4326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Imp Caesar Traian Hadrianvs Avg Reverse Roma seated left chair wearing long robe helmet outstretched right hand holds figure Victoria left hand vertical spear shield Pm Tr P Cos Iii Date 119–122 CE Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 2.68 g worn round object uneven edge showing seated human figure relief resting vertical support holding object extended hand surface varied textures scratches pitting colors visible gray brown hints off-white.