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; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera consecrating gifts on the lit altar before 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: SALVS AVG. 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_198

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56.6Mb (3.4Mb) / 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 outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating gifts lit altar snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair Pm Tr P Cos Iii field inscription Salvs Avg Dated 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.45 g round worn coin metallic gray surface showing low-relief image seated human figure sitting arm extended resting figure wear draped garment coin edge irregular slightly raised faint raised shapes marks circling perimeter background coin plain white.