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Denarius of Hadrian (76–138 CE; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian with laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS. Reverse: Pudicitia (personification) seated left, wearing a long dress and veil, holding her veil with her right hand, left hand on her knees; rim inscription COSIII. Date: 125–128 CE, struck in Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 2.90 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_071

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Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Ce Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS Reverse Pudicitia personification seated left wearing long dress veil holding right hand left hand knees rim inscription COSIII Date 125–128 Ce struck Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 2.90 g round metallic object worn uneven edge featuring raised depiction seated human figure chair figure shown profile draped clothing arm bent face surface mottled tones brown dark gray hints greenish patina lighter highlights raised areas background plain white.