Caption

Denarius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Roma seated on armour and shield facing right, wearing a short robe and helmet, spear in right hand, parazonium in left; rim inscription COS III. Date: 125–128. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.97 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_099

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (3.8Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Roma seated armour shield wearing short robe helmet spear right hand parazonium left rim inscription COS III Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.97 g single worn round coin off-white gray patina showing darker gray areas spots displaying raised profile person short hair facial features smoothed wear set lighter central field surrounded outer rim irregular darker markings edge wear.