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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian

134-138
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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.

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