RIC II Hadrian 144 — Hadrian Aureus
RIC II Hadrian 144 · 121 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES HADRIA-NVS AVG COS III
Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r.
Reverse
ANN DCCCLXXIIII NAT VRB P CIR CO-N
Ein liegender Genius (des Circus) lehnt sich r. an drei Zielsäulen (metae) an und stützt die r. Hand auf ein Wagenrad.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 144 is an aureus of Hadrian (121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ein liegender Genius (des Circus) lehnt sich r. an drei Zielsäulen (metae) an und stützt die r. Hand auf ein Wagenrad.. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.89g, 19mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Hadrian 144?
- RIC II Hadrian 144 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 144.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 144?
- The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAES HADRIA-NVS AVG COS III. The reverse depicts Ein liegender Genius (des Circus) lehnt sich r. an drei Zielsäulen (metae) an und stützt die r. Hand auf ein Wagenrad. with the inscription ANN DCCCLXXIIII NAT VRB P CIR CO-N.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 144?
- RIC II Hadrian 144 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.89g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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