What is RIC II Hadrian 172d?

RIC II Hadrian 172d is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 172d.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 172d?

RIC II Hadrian 172d was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.23g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius — RIC II Hadrian 172d

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 172d

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

125 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.23g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HA-DRIANVS - AVGVSTVS

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

Reverse

COS - III

Concordia thront nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera), die l. Hand ruht auf einer Spes-Figur. Unterhalb des Throns befinden sich Füllhörner (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 172d is a denarius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia thront nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera), die l. Hand ruht auf einer Spes-Figur. Unterhalb des Throns befinden sich Füllhörner (cornucopiae).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.23g, 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 172d?: RIC II Hadrian 172d is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 172d.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 172d?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HA-DRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Concordia thront nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera), die l. Hand ruht auf einer Spes-Figur. Unterhalb des Throns befinden sich Füllhörner (cornucopiae). with the inscription COS - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 172d?: RIC II Hadrian 172d was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.23g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.