Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Neptune standing left, naked except for a robe thrown over the right thigh, right leg placed on the prow of a ship, holding an acrostolium in his right hand and a trident in his left; rim inscription COS III. 125–128 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.87 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_067

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Neptune standing left naked except robe thrown right thigh right leg placed prow ship holding acrostolium right hand trident rim inscription COS III 125–128 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.87 g circular metallic object worn uneven surface gray color sits white background object raised carved figure relief upright posture draped clothing curved circular worn markings figure irregular chipped edges creating imperfect outline.