Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Hercules seated naked on armor facing right, holding a club rested on a round shield in his right hand and a figure of Victoria in his left; a helmet lies behind him; rim inscription COS. 125–128 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.60 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A68_049

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74.0Mb (4.0Mb) / 17.0in x 17.0in / 5086 x 5086 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Hercules seated naked armor holding club rested round shield right hand figure Victoria left helmet lies rim inscription COS 125–128 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.60 g worn circular metallic object dull gray surface showing raised design seated human figure arm extended small curved object arm resting rounded shape near figure's lower back base line beneath legs edge beaded border side irregular dents chips rim colors gray hints darker gray patina.