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Denarius of 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 from which she consecrates gifts on the lit altar in front of her, a snake is entwined around the altar, her left hand rests on the back of a chair; rim inscription PM TR P COS III; field inscription SALVSAVG. Date: 119–122. Material: coin (denarius). Weight: 2.80 g. Location: Rome, Roman Empire.

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Keywords

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 consecrates gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PM TR P COS III field inscription SALVSAVG Date 119–122 Material coin denarius Weight 2.80 g Location Rome Roman Empire worn circular coin irregular edges showing raised profile person hair styled band tied coin surface textured aged areas darker lighter metal giving gray silver subtle brown tones ring raised decorative elements rim small chip bottom edge.