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 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; in the field: SALVS AVG. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.80 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_176

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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 front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PM TR P COS III field Salvs Avg Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.80 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing uneven edges slightly raised rim featuring carved relief seated human figure wearing draped garment headpiece positioned simple chair throne visible linear details beneath figure background worn texture faint markings encircling tones silver-gray darker gray patina across surface.