Caption

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, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand consecrating offerings 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 SALVSAVG. Dated 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.45 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_197

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56.6Mb (3.2Mb) / 14.8in x 14.8in / 4448 x 4448 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Salus seated left wearing long robe holding patera outstretched right hand consecrating offerings lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PM TR P COS III field inscription SALVSAVG Dated 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.45 g round worn coin raised profile person showing detailed hair tied facial features coin surface textured signs wear uneven edges central figure surrounding relief shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised surfaces background coin plain white.