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 a lit altar before her, a snake entwined around the altar, her left hand rests on the back of a chair; rim inscription very poorly legible. Legend/marking: ALVSAV. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.10 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_166

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53.5Mb (2.2Mb) / 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 snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription poorly legible Legend marking Alvsav Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.10 g circular weathered object uneven edge crack near bottom appearing textured worn mottled surface shades gray brown showing faint raised recessed areas suggest indented shapes irregular marks across face set plain white background.