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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian

134-138

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front of this coin portrays the emperor Hadrian, facing right.

On the back, the figure of Italia is shown veiled, standing and facing left.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium