Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Salus (personification) seated left, wearing a long robe; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera consecrating gifts on a 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. Dated 119–122 CE, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin, weight 2.78 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_161

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Salus personification seated left wearing long robe outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PM TR P COS III field inscription SALVSAVG Dated 119–122 CE Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 2.78 g worn circular metal coin raised profile person center showing detailed hair facial features coin surface mottled shades gray silver patches darker tarnish hints greenish brown discoloration edges raised rim irregular outer edge small nicks indentations faint raised decorative elements encircle portrait.