Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_005

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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 Ce Rome Obverse Bust laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Salus personification standing right wearing long robe holding snake right hand patera left feeds rim inscription COS III sides Sc Weight 9.75 g round worn metal object rough textured surface shades brown dark brown black showing faint raised outline standing human figure elongated lower body arm extended side figure surrounding areas lighter brown highlights darker recessed areas edge object irregular slightly uneven color shape.