Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG. Reverse: Salus standing left, wearing a long robe, consecrating gifts with a patera in her outstretched right hand on a lit altar around which a snake is entwined; 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.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_208

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.5Mb (3.7Mb) / 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 IMPCAESARTRAIANHADRIANVSAVG Reverse Salus standing left wearing long robe consecrating gifts patera outstretched right hand lit altar snake entwined left hand long vertical caduceus rim inscription PM Cos Iii sides figure Salvsavg Date 119–122 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.00 g worn round object metallic gray surface showing raised figure person standing holding long vertical staff profile arm extended object irregular edges textured weathered appearance darker gray lighter silver areas faint raised detailing rim small patches shadowed gray suggesting surface indentations background plain white.