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: Salus seated left, wearing a long robe; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera, consecrating offerings on the lit altar before her, a snake entwined around the altar, her left hand rests on the back of a chair; rim inscription PM TR P COS III; episode inscription SALVS AVG. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.78 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_162

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Reverse Salus seated left wearing long robe outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating offerings lit altar snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PM TR P COS III episode inscription SALVS AVG Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.78 g round metallic object weathered gray brown surface showing worn relief seated human- figure outstretched arm surrounding raised shapes set white background.