RIC II Hadrian 178d — Hadrian Denarius
RIC II Hadrian 178d · 125 AD-128 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
[HA]DRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in Brustansicht nach r.
Reverse
COS III
Pudicitia sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand ein Schleier, der l. Arm ruht auf dem Bauch.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 178d is a denarius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pudicitia sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand ein Schleier, der l. Arm ruht auf dem Bauch.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.1g, 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 178d?
- RIC II Hadrian 178d is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 178d.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 178d?
- The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription [HA]DRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Pudicitia sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand ein Schleier, der l. Arm ruht auf dem Bauch. with the inscription COS III.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 178d?
- RIC II Hadrian 178d was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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