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, facing right; rim inscription: ANNONAAVG; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Dated 134–138. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 10.80 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_434

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68.6Mb (6.2Mb) / 16.3in x 16.3in / 4895 x 4895 (300dpi)

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 facing right Annonaavg letters SC sides figure Dated 134–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 10.80 g round worn metallic object uneven edge showing small chips rough surface shades brown dark brown lighter bronze raised eroded relief standing human draped flowing clothing visible near center outstretched arm slightly bowed angled object linear elements near lower edge row small dots follows curve surface patches smoother areas darker textured corrosion.