Caption

Denarius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Genius standing left, wearing a waist-length robe, holding a patera over an altar in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left; rim inscription COS III. Date: 125–128. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_045

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Genius standing left wearing waist-length robe holding patera altar right hand cornucopia rim inscription COS III Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.15 g round worn metallic coin raised sculpted figure relief center showing standing human form draped cloth long curved object hand extends outward coin surface textured small pits irregularities faint greenish spots edges slightly uneven metal silvery-gray subtle darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised parts.