Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMPCAESARTRA ANVSAVG. Reverse: Salus (personification) seated left, wearing a long robe; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera consecrating offerings on a 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; field inscription: SALVSAVG. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_188

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4503 x 4503 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Impcaesartra Anvsavg Reverse Salus personification seated left wearing long robe outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating offerings lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair Pm Tr P Cos Iii field inscription Salvsavg Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.20 g worn circular metallic object gray silver surface showing irregular darker lighter areas featuring raised relief seated human figure draped clothing headdress seated stool arm resting object beside them arm extended slightly forward rim uneven surface pitting scratches areas appearing polished tarnished tones dark gray light gray silvery highlights.