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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Hadrian
Ancient Roman134-138
- Attribution
- Roman
- Medium
- Silver
- Physical dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Credit line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Hadrian, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), the personification of Egypt is seated, holding a sistrum (a type of musical instrument), and facing an ibis. Egypt was the richest province of the Roman Empire and an important source of grain. The sistrum was an emblem of Egypt and used by priests of Isis in religious ceremonies.
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