Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription AESARTRAIANHADRIANVSA VG. Reverse: Salus seated left, wearing a long robe; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera consecrating 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; episode inscription SALVSAVG. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_194

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription AESARTRAIANHADRIANVSA VG Reverse Salus seated left wearing long robe outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PM TR P COS III episode inscription SALVSAVG Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.15 g round worn metallic object gray surface showing seated figure low relief figure draped positioned simple chair arm resting chair back arm extended surface textured wear indentations small discolored spot slightly different metallic tone object irregular edge faint raised markings perimeter Visible colors include shades gray darker gray accents small area brownish-golden tint.