denarius; Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); Hercules (mythology); laurel wreaths; clubs; heads. Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Hercules seated naked facing right on armor; in his right hand he holds a club resting on a round and oval shield; in his left hand he holds a figure of Victoria; rim inscription: COS III. Date: 125–128. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.00 g.
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denarius; Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); Hercules (mythology); laurel wreaths; clubs; heads. Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Hercules seated naked facing right on armor; in his right hand he holds a club resting on a round and oval shield; in his left hand he holds a figure of Victoria; rim inscription: COS III. Date: 125–128. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.00 g.

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denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Hercules mythology laurel wreaths clubs heads Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgvstvs Reverse seated naked armor right hand holds club resting round oval shield left hand figure Victoria Cos Iii Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.00 g round metallic coin worn raised profile man's head showing short hair tied ribbon back set plain background coin surface weathered smooth rough areas small discolored spots visible colors silver-gray hints darker gray faint bluish-green patina.

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