Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription illegible. 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 very poorly legible. Date circa 119–122, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.10 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_165

License type

Rights managed

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53.5Mb (3.9Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4326 x 4326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription illegible 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 rim inscription poorly legible Date circa 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.10 g worn round object irregular edges shades gray brown beige showing raised profile person surface areas darker brown discoloration lighter beige highlights visible textured wear small chips rim subtle shadowing emphasizes relief plain white background.