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Denarius of Hadrian (76–138 CE), Roman emperor 117–138 CE. Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS. Reverse: Hercules seated naked on armor facing right, holding a club resting on a round and oval shield in his right hand and a figure of Victoria in his left; rim inscription COSIII. Dated 125–128 CE, Rome. Coin, weight 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_055

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Ce Roman emperor 117–138 Ce Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS Reverse Hercules seated naked armor holding club resting round oval shield right hand figure Victoria left rim inscription COSIII Dated 125–128 CE Rome Coin weight 3.05 g worn coin rough uneven edge shown white background rendered shades gray silver coin surface features raised relief seated human figure vertical staff hand smaller object textured details suggesting hair limbs carved platform beneath coin areas wear slight discoloration darker gray recesses lighter silvery highlights.