Caption

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, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand to consecrate gifts on a 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 PMTRPCOSIII; episode inscription SALVSAVG. Date: 119–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 3.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_186

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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 holding patera outstretched right hand consecrate gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PMTRPCOSIII episode inscription SALVSAVG Date 119–122 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 3.20 g circular metallic object weathered gray surface showing darker gray brownish spots object bears raised depiction seated figure sideways draped clothing small cloth detail feet sitting simple back legs raised decorative elements surround figure edge object rim irregular slightly worn texture pitted aged.