Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Minerva standing right, wearing a long robe and helmet, holding a spear pointing down in her right outstretched hand and a shield in her left; rim inscription PM TR P COS III. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.74 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_158

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Minerva standing wearing long robe helmet holding spear pointing down right outstretched hand shield left rim inscription PM TR P COS III Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.74 g round metallic object worn uneven surface shades silver gray sits plain white background object raised outline standing human figure profile holding curved object raised marks decorative shapes edge areas darker tarnish lighter highlights creating textured aged appearance.