What is RIC II Hadrian 128a?

RIC II Hadrian 128a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 128a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 128a?

RIC II Hadrian 128a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.31g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius — RIC II Hadrian 128a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 128a

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

119 AD-122 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.31g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN H-ADRIANVS AVG

Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r.

Reverse

P - M TR P - COS - [III]

Libertas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. In der r. Hand eine Kappe (pileus), im l. Arm ein Zepter. Beiderseits LIB - PVB.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 128a is a denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Libertas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. In der r. Hand eine Kappe (pileus), im l. Arm ein Zepter. Beiderseits LIB - PVB.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.31g, 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 128a?: RIC II Hadrian 128a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 128a.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 128a?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN H-ADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Libertas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. In der r. Hand eine Kappe (pileus), im l. Arm ein Zepter. Beiderseits LIB - PVB. with the inscription P - M TR P - COS - [III].
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 128a?: RIC II Hadrian 128a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.31g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.