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 with which she consecrates 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: SALVSAVG. Date: 119–122. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Object type: coin (denarius). Weight: 3.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_201

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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 consecrates gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair Pm Tr P Cos Iii field inscription Salvsavg Date 119–122 Place Rome Roman Empire Object type coin denarius Weight 3.07 g round worn coin raised profile man's head showing detailed hair facial features set pale silver-gray surface darker tarnished areas brown greenish tones textured edge ring raised characters portrait blend aged metal.