Caption

Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVSAVGCOS III PP. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, wearing a long robe, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and a rudder attached to a ship's prow in her left hand, facing right; rim inscription: ANNONAAVG; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 134–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 10.80 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_433

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Keywords

Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvsavgcos Iii Pp Reverse Annona personification standing left wearing long robe holding ears corn modius right hand rudder attached ship's prow left hand facing right Annonaavg letters SC sides figure Date 134–138 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 10.80 g round metal coin worn raised profile man's head showing short wavy hair beard coin surface textured uneven areas wear small chips rim small notch bottom edge coin displays mix dark brown bronze muted greenish-brown tones lighter slightly metallic highlights raised areas dotted raised border encircles portrait raised decorative marks outer edge background coin plain white.