Caption

Quarter coin of Hadrian (76–138), Roman emperor (reigned 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right wearing a laurel wreath; rim inscription 'HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS'. Reverse: standing modius (grain-measuring vessel) with two ears of corn emerging to the right, left, and upwards; rim inscription 'COS III'. Dated 119–138 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin; weight 3.08 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_010

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Keywords

Quarter coin Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor reigned 117–138 Obverse bust facing right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgvstvs Reverse standing modius grain-measuring vessel two ears corn emerging right left upwards Cos Iii Dated 119–138 CE Rome Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin weight 3.08 g circular coin worn relief profile person showing textured hair facial contours coin surface uneven pitted areas smooth wear coin displays mix dark brown black muted coppery tones lighter bronze highlights raised areas edges irregular slightly raised background plain white.