Caption

Dupondius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in a radiant crown facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Fides (Fidelity) standing upright, head facing right, wearing a long robe, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a basket of fruit in her raised left hand; rim inscription COS III; control marks SC on both sides. Date: 125–128, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 10.20 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_374

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.5Mb (5.2Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4326 x 4326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head radiant crown facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Fides Fidelity standing upright wearing long robe holding ears corn right hand basket fruit raised left hand rim inscription COS III control marks Sc sides Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 10.20 g worn circular coin raised profile person showing short curly hair laurel- headband surface displays varied brown dark brown tones patches lighter bronze greenish discoloration edge irregular slightly darker areas smoother wear textured raised details face hair.