Denarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome Artist: Unknown
Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76–138, ruled 117–38

ca. A.D. 125–128

Numismatics

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

framed (diam.): 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Patricia S. Beach

Accession Number

1968.101b

Geography

Made in Roman Empire

Culture

Roman

Period

Roman (2nd century A.D.)

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Hadrianus Augustus

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Victory standing facing right, with right hand on head, holding palm branch.
Provenance
Patricia S. Beach, to 1968; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., 1968; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1968–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
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Object/Work type

coins, denarii, money

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