RIC II Hadrian 169d Hadrian obverse — Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. Obverse
RIC II Hadrian 169d Hadrian reverse — Abundantia/Annona steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., den r. Fuß auf Korb ... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II Hadrian 169d
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
125 AD-128 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.25g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

COS - III

Abundantia/Annona steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., den r. Fuß auf Korb (modius), in der r. Hand Haken, in der l. Hand Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 169d is a denarius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia/Annona steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., den r. Fuß auf Korb (modius), in der r. Hand Haken, in der l. Hand Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.25g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 169d?
RIC II Hadrian 169d is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 169d.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 169d?
The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Abundantia/Annona steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., den r. Fuß auf Korb (modius), in der r. Hand Haken, in der l. Hand Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription COS - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 169d?
RIC II Hadrian 169d was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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