Caption

Denarius, Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Spes (personification) walking left, holding a flower in her raised right hand and lifting her robe with her left hand; rim inscription COS III. Date: 125–128 CE, Rome. Coin; weight 3.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_121

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Reverse Spes personification walking left holding flower raised right hand lifting robe left hand rim inscription COS III Date 125–128 Ce Rome Coin weight 3.12 g round worn metallic object uneven edge sits white background surface gray darker lighter variations faint relief standing robed figure holding long vertical element figure's head showing small raised detail displaying vertical folds.