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Denarius of Hadrian, Rome

Denarius of Hadrian, Rome

r. 117-138 CE

Hadrian

Roman

Obv.: Laureate head of Hadrian r.; around, clockwise, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. Coin appears to have air bubble. Rev.: Clementia standing l., sacrificing out of patera over altar and holding scepter; around, clockwise, P M TR P COS III; in exergue, CLEM.

silver

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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