What is RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 10c (denarius).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand ein Ruder und einen Globus, in der l. Hand ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS // FORT RED.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius — RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS // FORT RED

Fortuna sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand ein Ruder und einen Globus, in der l. Hand ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius) is a denarius of Hadrian (117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand ein Ruder und einen Globus, in der l. Hand ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.11g, 19mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 10c (denarius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand ein Ruder und einen Globus, in der l. Hand ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS // FORT RED.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 10c (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.