Caption

denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); Obv.: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS. Rev.: Hercules seated naked facing right on armor, right hand holding a club resting on a round and oval shield, left hand holding 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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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_051

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Keywords

denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obv. head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvsavgvstvs Rev. Hercules seated naked armor right hand holding club resting round oval shield left hand holding figure Victoria Cos Iii Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.00 g worn coin gray metallic surface showing signs age patina central design features seated human figure arm extended resting vertical object beside them figure's legs positioned horizontal base nearby rounded forms suggesting additional objects coin's edge irregular surface includes lighter darker gray variations subtle greenish discoloration small spots.