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 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; in the field: SALVS AVG. Coin pierced to be worn on a chain. Date: 119–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin. Weight: 3.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_189

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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 consecrates gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PM TR P COS III field Salvs Avg Coin pierced worn chain Date 119–122 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium silver coin Weight 3.20 g circular metallic object uneven edge small round hole near side showing raised profile person's head relief surface mix silver gray darker tarnished tones hints brown greenish patina background plain white.