Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian
Ancient Roman
134–138
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.7 cm (11/16 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, the figure of Italia is shown veiled, standing and facing left.
