Caption

Quarter (coin) of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: bust of Hadrian right, wearing laurel wreath; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: straight-ahead lyre; rim inscription COS III; in field: SC. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin; weight 4.75 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_012

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51.7Mb (3.4Mb) / 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 straight-ahead lyre rim inscription COS III field Sc Date 119–138 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material weight 4.75 g round worn metal object raised profile person side view surface uneven texture areas corrosion visible wear object displays dark brown black tones patches lighter brown hints greenish patina edges irregular slightly rough raised relief includes subtle contours suggesting hair facial features sharp definition background object plain white.