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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, lifting her robe with her left hand; rim inscription COS III. 125–128 CE. Rome. Coin; weight 2.90 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_123

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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 125–128 Ce Rome Coin weight 2.90 g round worn coin uneven edge primarily gray darker lighter gray areas showing raised central figure standing person draped long garment object hand surface textured scratches patches darker patina small raised dots irregular marks figure.