Caption

Quarter (coin) of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian facing right wearing a laurel wreath; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS. Reverse: modius standing straight with two ears of corn emerging to the right, left, and upwards; rim inscription COS III. Date: 119–138. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 3.08 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_011

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4502 x 4502 (300dpi)

Keywords

Quarter coin Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian facing right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS Reverse modius standing straight two ears corn emerging right left upwards rim inscription COS III Date 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.08 g round worn metallic object raised central trapezoidal shape sits white background object dark brown black patina areas lighter brown coppery highlights textured radiating lines grooves central form small raised bumps near base irregular rim.