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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 gifts 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. Coin pierced through in a circle for suspension. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: silver coin (denarius). Weight: 2.90 g.

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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 gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair Pm Tr P Cos Iii field inscription Salvsavg Coin pierced circle suspension Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium silver coin denarius Weight 2.90 g worn round coin uneven edge showing profile person's head short hair laurel- band rendered shades silver gray darker tarnished brown surface scratches pits small irregular hole near jaw area background coin white.