What is RIC II Hadrian 16?

RIC II Hadrian 16 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 16.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 16?

The obverse depicts Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und Schwertgurt (balteus) in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA PARTH F. The reverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Sol mit Strahlenkrone nach r. with the inscription DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS // ORIENS.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 16?

RIC II Hadrian 16 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.2g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus — RIC II Hadrian 16

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 16

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.2g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA PARTH F

Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und Schwertgurt (balteus) in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS // ORIENS

Drapierte Büste des Sol mit Strahlenkrone nach r.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 16 is an aureus of Hadrian (117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Sol mit Strahlenkrone nach r.. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.2g, 20mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 16?: RIC II Hadrian 16 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 16.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 16?: The obverse depicts Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und Schwertgurt (balteus) in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA PARTH F. The reverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Sol mit Strahlenkrone nach r. with the inscription DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS // ORIENS.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 16?: RIC II Hadrian 16 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.2g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.