Hadrian Denarius, Spes reverse
RIC II Hadrian 100a · 119 AD-122 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HA-DRIANVS AVG
Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und Gewandspuren an der l. Schulter nach r.
Reverse
P M TR P - COS III
Spes geht nach l. Sie hält eine Blume in ihrer erhobenen r. Hand und rafft ihr Gewand mit der l. Hand.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 100a is a denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Spes geht nach l. Sie hält eine Blume in ihrer erhobenen r. Hand und rafft ihr Gewand mit der l. Hand.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.42g, 17mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Hadrian 100a?
- RIC II Hadrian 100a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 100a.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 100a?
- The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und Gewandspuren an der l. Schulter nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HA-DRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Spes geht nach l. Sie hält eine Blume in ihrer erhobenen r. Hand und rafft ihr Gewand mit der l. Hand. with the inscription P M TR P - COS III.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 100a?
- RIC II Hadrian 100a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.42g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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