Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian
Ancient Roman
134–138
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
silverportraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalstruckancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays the emperor Hadrian, facing right. On the back, a measuring unit called a Modius is shown filled with grain.
