Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription CAESAR TRIANVS AVG. 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 is entwined around the altar, her left hand rests on the back of a chair; rim inscription P COS III; legend SALVS AVG. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.72 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_204

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Rights managed

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53.5Mb (4.4Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4326 x 4326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription CAESAR TRIANVS AVG 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 P COS III legend SALVS AVG Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.72 g worn circular object uneven edge showing weathered surface shades gray brown off-white surface bears faint raised relief seated human- figure additional indistinct shapes areas darker staining lighter highlights across object visible scratches small chips rim.