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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; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera from which she consecrates gifts 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; field inscription: SALVSAVG. Coin pierced to be worn on a chain. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: silver coin (denarius). Weight: 3.20 g.

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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 Pm Tr P Cos Iii field inscription Salvsavg Coin pierced worn chain Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium silver coin denarius Weight 3.20 g round worn metal disc dull silver-gray surface showing scratches spots darker gray featuring faint relief seated human figure draped cloth small circular hole near edge traces raised decorative marks rim background plain white.