Caption

Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Coin (119–138, Rome). Obverse: Bust of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS. Reverse: Salus standing right, wearing a long robe, holding a snake in her right hand and a patera in her left hand from which she feeds the snake; rim inscription: COSIII; on the sides: SC. Weight: 9.75 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_004

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Rights managed

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53.5Mb (5.9Mb) / 14.4in x 14.4in / 4326 x 4326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Coin 119–138 Rome Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvsavgvstvs Reverse Salus standing wearing long robe holding snake right hand patera left hand feeds Cosiii sides Sc Weight 9.75 g round worn metal coin textured pitted surface showing raised profile person's head relief near center coin displays irregular edges surface corrosion varied patina visible colors brown dark brown hints black lighter coppery tones portrait raised areas lighter compared darker recessed regions raised decorative patterned elements rim group uneven marks indentations across face coin.