Caption

dupondius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); obverse: head of Hadrian in radiant crown facing right, rim inscription HADRIANVS; reverse: Salus seated left wearing a long robe, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand consecrating offerings on the lit altar before her, a snake entwined around the altar, left hand resting on the back of a chair, rim inscription COS, control mark SC; date/issue: 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_393

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Keywords

dupondius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 obverse head radiant crown facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS reverse Salus seated left wearing long robe holding patera outstretched right hand consecrating offerings lit altar snake entwined altar left hand resting back chair rim inscription COS control mark SC date issue 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin weight 10.15 g worn round object uneven dark brown gray surface showing patches lighter brown greenish areas featuring raised worn figure seated low square platform circular mark near left edge several small irregular shapes scattered across surface.