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Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription AESAR TRAIAN HADRIAN V S A VG. Reverse: Salus seated left, wearing a long robe, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand consecrating 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 PM TR P COS III; field inscription SALVS AVG. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 3.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_193

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription AESAR TRAIAN HADRIAN V S Vg Reverse Salus seated left wearing long robe holding patera outstretched right hand consecrating gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PM TR P COS III field inscription SALVS AVG Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 3.15 g worn circular metal coin raised profile person showing detailed hair styled laurel leafy headband facial features beard mustache coin surface uneven texture scratches areas wear coin shades silver gray darker gray greenish tarnish places darker shadowed rim recessed details background plain white.