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denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138); Obv.: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Rev.: Neptune standing left, naked except for a robe thrown over the right thigh, right leg placed on the prow of a ship, holding a dolphin in his right hand and a trident in his left; rim inscription: COS III. 125–128 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE); coin; weight 3.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_065

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Keywords

denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obv. head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgvstvs Rev. Neptune standing left naked except robe thrown right thigh right leg placed prow ship holding dolphin right hand trident Cos Iii 125–128 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce coin weight 3.25 g round worn coin shades gray silver sits white background showing raised figure standing pose arm extended upward arm lowered long vertical staff rod beside figure coin surface textured irregular edges shallow relief details visible cracks pits faint circular marks raised dots near perimeter.