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Denarius of Hadrian (76–138; Roman emperor 117–138). Obverse: head of Hadrian in laurel wreath facing right; rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS. Reverse: winged Victoria standing right, wearing a robe reaching only to the waist, right hand on her head, left hand holding a large palm leaf; rim inscription COS III. Date: 125–128. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_133

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Keywords

Denarius Hadrian 76–138 Roman emperor 117–138 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right rim inscription HADRIANVSAVGVSTVS Reverse winged Victoria standing wearing robe reaching waist right hand left hand holding large palm leaf rim inscription COS III Date 125–128 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.07 g round metal coin worn uneven edges showing raised profile person's head visible hair facial features relief coin's surface areas texture variation wear smoother rougher patches Colors visible include dark brown gray black reddish-brown background coin white.