Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obv.: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Rev.: Salus seated left, wearing a long robe; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera from which she consecrates gifts on the 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. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_202

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obv. Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Rev. Salus seated left wearing long robe outstretched right hand holds patera consecrates gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair rim inscription PM TR P COS III field inscription SALVSAVG Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.07 g round worn coin textured uneven surface showing raised relief seated human figure slightly left figure headpiece holding object hand arm rests hip coin areas oxidation discoloration palette gray silver brown greenish patina darker tarnish spots beaded border part rim metal edge irregular slightly dented background plain white.