Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Salus (personification) standing left, wearing a long robe; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera consecrating gifts on a lit altar in front of her, a snake entwined around the altar; in her left hand a long vertical caduceus; rim inscription: PM, COS III; on both sides of the figure: SALVSAVG. Date: 119–122. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.00 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_207

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Impcaesartraianhadrianvsavg Reverse Salus personification standing left wearing long robe outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand long vertical caduceus Pm Cos Iii sides figure Salvsavg Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.00 g worn circular coin raised profile person left showing facial features hair details set plain white background coin surface metallic shades gray silver darker tarnished brownish-gray greenish purplish discoloration spots edges crevices.