Caption

Quarter (coin) of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian right, wearing a laurel wreath; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: three standards placed directly opposite, an eagle atop the central standard; rim inscription: COS III; in the field: SC. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin. Weight: 3.47 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_009

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51.7Mb (1.8Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4251 x 4251 (300dpi)

Keywords

Quarter coin Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgvstvs Reverse three standards placed directly opposite eagle atop central standard Cos Iii field Sc Date 119–138 Place Rome Roman Empire Material Weight 3.47 g round worn coin medallion rough pitted surface showing mix dark brown black areas metallic gold-green patina central area displays vertical raised elements lighter color metallic edge irregular darker rim background object plain white.