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Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Salus seated left, wearing a long robe; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera consecrating offerings on the lit altar in front of her, a snake entwined around the altar, her left hand rests on the back of a chair; rim inscription PM TR P COS III; field inscription SALVSAVG. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 3.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Salus seated left wearing long robe outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating offerings lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PM TR P COS III field inscription SALVSAVG Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 3.15 g round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing central raised design seated figure throne draped clothing facing slightly shallow scratches discoloration spots surface coin displays shades silver gray small areas darker gray subtle brownish tones sits plain white background.