Caption

Quarter; Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); laurel wreaths; busts; lyres (musical instruments). Obverse: bust of Hadrian right, wearing laurel wreath; rim inscription: HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS. Reverse: lyre straight ahead; rim inscription: COS III; in exergue: SC. Date: 119–138. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object type: coin. Weight: 4.40 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_027

License type

Rights managed

Available size

59.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 15.3in x 15.3in / 4577 x 4577 (300dpi)

Keywords

Quarter Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 laurel wreaths busts lyres musical instruments Obverse bust Hadrian right wearing laurel wreath rim inscription Hadrianvsavgvstvs Reverse lyre straight ahead Cos Iii exergue Sc Date 119–138 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object type coin Weight 4.40 g round dark object rough uneven surface showing raised central area forms rectangular block curved bowl- shape object worn textured small pits scratches visible colors dark gray black slight hints brown spots.