What is RIC II Hadrian 120a?

RIC II Hadrian 120a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 120a.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 120a?

The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HA-DRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas thront nach l., in der r. Hand Merkurstab (caduceus), in der l. Hand Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription P M TR P - COS III // FEL P R.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 120a?

RIC II Hadrian 120a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.33g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius — RIC II Hadrian 120a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 120a

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

119 AD-122 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.33g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HA-DRIANVS AVG

Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r.

Reverse

P M TR P - COS III // FEL P R

Felicitas thront nach l., in der r. Hand Merkurstab (caduceus), in der l. Hand Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 120a is a denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas thront nach l., in der r. Hand Merkurstab (caduceus), in der l. Hand Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.33g, 18mm 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 120a?: RIC II Hadrian 120a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 120a.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 120a?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HA-DRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas thront nach l., in der r. Hand Merkurstab (caduceus), in der l. Hand Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription P M TR P - COS III // FEL P R.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 120a?: RIC II Hadrian 120a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.33g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.