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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1995.45.27
People
Hadrian, Roman (r. 117-138 CE)
Title
Denarius of Hadrian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
118 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196009

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.28 g
Die Axis
7
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
  • inscription: reverse: PM TR P COS II
    FOR[T] RE[D] in exergue

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1995
Object Number
1995.45.27
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
obverse: Bust, laureate, r. w/ drapery on r. shoulder
reverse: Fortuna, draped, seated l. on throne, holding rudder on ground in r. hand and cornucopiae in l.

Verification Level

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