Caption

Denarius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138), 125–128, Rome. Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: vessels for offerings — simpulum, aspergillum, praefericulum, and lituus; rim inscription: COS III. Silver coin, weight 3.00 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_113

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 125–128 Rome Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription Hadrianvs Avgvstvs Reverse vessels offerings simpulum aspergillum praefericulum lituus Cos Iii Silver coin weight 3.00 g worn round metallic coin uneven edge showing raised central scene low-relief figures decorative marks surface textured scratches small pits Visible colors include shades silver gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised portions central motif vertical shield- shape curving element nearby small animal- bird- form row raised dots arranged vertically set shallow horizontal platform coin sits plain white background.