Caption

Hadrian (76–138; Roman Emperor 117–138). Spain (personification). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGC. Reverse: Hadrian standing left, wearing a toga, holding a scroll in his left hand, giving his right hand to the personification of Spain kneeling before him; Spain kneeling right, wearing a long robe, extending his right hand to Hadrian, holding a branch in his left hand; a rabbit between the figures; rim inscription RES HISPANIAE. Episode: cut off. Date: 134–138. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 12.26 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_381

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Hadrian 76–138 Roman Emperor 117–138 Spain personification Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGC Reverse standing left wearing toga holding scroll left hand giving right hand Spain kneeling kneeling long robe extending branch rabbit figures rim inscription RES HISPANIAE Episode cut off Date 134–138 Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 12.26 g worn circular metallic object rough pitted surface showing mottled dark brown gold tones surface features faint low-relief outlines two humanlike figures facing extended arm appearing taller slightly triangular shape edge object irregular dark brown gold coloration areas smoother wear patches heavier corrosion.