What is RIC II Hadrian 1?

RIC II Hadrian 1 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Traianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM GERM DAC. The reverse depicts An der l. Schulter drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANO TRAIANO CAESARI.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1?

RIC II Hadrian 1 was struck in Gold, diameter 19mm, struck.

Hadrian Aureus (RIC II 1)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 1

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Diameter

19mm

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM GERM DAC

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Traianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

HADRIANO TRAIANO CAESARI

An der l. Schulter drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 1 is an aureus of Hadrian (117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts An der l. Schulter drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r..

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 1?: RIC II Hadrian 1 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Traianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM GERM DAC. The reverse depicts An der l. Schulter drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANO TRAIANO CAESARI.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1?: RIC II Hadrian 1 was struck in Gold, diameter 19mm, struck.