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dupondius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); Obv.: head of Hadrian in radiant crown facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS. Rev.: Salus seated left, wearing a long robe; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera consecrating gifts on the lit altar in front of her, a snake entwined around the altar, her left hand rests on the back of a chair; rim inscription: COS; control mark: SC. Date: 119–138, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 10.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_392

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dupondius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obv. head radiant crown facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Rev. Salus seated left wearing long robe outstretched right hand holds patera consecrating gifts lit altar front snake entwined altar left hand rests back chair Cos control mark Sc Date 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 10.15 g dark round coin worn raised profile man's head showing short hairstyle facial features low relief coin surface textured pitted areas lighter darker wear giving mottled tones dark gray black hints brownish bronze coin edge irregular background coin plain white.