Caption

dupondius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138), wings, radiant crowns, Pegasus (mythology), heads. Obv.: Hadrian's head to the right in a radiant crown; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Rev.: Pegasus flies to the right, wings up; rim inscription: COS; above the line of the segment: SC; in the segment: III. Date: 125–128. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 13.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_387

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53.5Mb (5.3Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4326 x 4326 (300dpi)

Keywords

dupondius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 wings radiant crowns Pegasus mythology heads Obv. Hadrian's head right radiant crown rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgvstvs Rev. Pegasus flies wings up Cos line segment Sc Iii Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 13.07 g round metal object worn uneven surface showing raised image leaping winged animal across center object displays patina dark brown areas lighter brown hints green raised animal raised markings lighter brown compared darker background edge slightly irregular variations lighter brown.