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: lyre facing forward; rim inscription COS III; in field: SC. Date: 119–138. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 4.75 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_013

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Keywords

Quarter coin Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse bust Hadrian right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse lyre facing forward rim inscription COS III field Sc Date 119–138 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 4.75 g round worn object uneven edge shown white background featuring raised central design resembling rectangular block curved top two small rounded protrusions surface rough pitted texture subtle highlights Visible colors include dark brown black hints bronze gold raised areas edges small lighter brown patches.