Caption

Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: COSI. 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: ANNON; letters SC on both sides of the figure. Date: 134–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 9.40 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_441

License type

Droits gérés

Available size

74.2Mo (5.4Mo) / 43.1cm x 43.1cm / 5094 x 5094 (300dpi)

Keywords

Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Cosi Reverse Annona personification standing left wearing long robe holding ears corn modius right hand rudder attached ship's prow left facing right Annon letters SC sides figure Date 134–138 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 9.40 g round worn metal disc rough pitted surface showing raised central human- low relief face away arm extended curved form beside disc uneven coloration shades dark brown black areas lighter tan bronze surface worn rim slightly raised irregular background plain white.