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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III, Aequitas and Moneta
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 120-121 |
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| Value | 1 Denarius |
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| Obverse description | Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian facing right, with the emperor's characteristic short beard rendered in fine curling strands, a hallmark of his portraiture that distinguished him from his clean-shaven predecessors. The bust is rendered in high relief with careful attention to naturalistic facial features, conveying imperial authority in the Hellenistic tradition Hadrian favored. A laurel wreath crowns the head, its individual leaves and berries crisply defined against the smoothly struck flan. The encircling legend IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG runs along the outer rim, bordered by a beaded inner circle. The die-work reflects the refined craftsmanship of the Rome Mint during the early years of Hadrian's reign. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Plain |
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