Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III SAL AVG, Salus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year120-121
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#380, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.380
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSalus seated left, holding out patera to feed snake; to left, altar with snake coiled around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS III SAL AVG
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Salus Augusti. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Health of the emperor (Augustus).)
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Mint
MintageND (120-121)  - -
Catalog ID7389155370
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