What is RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 181d (denarius).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Spes steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Blume, die l. Hand hebt das Gewand. with the inscription COS - III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.65g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Spes reverse (RIC II 181d)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

125 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.65g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS

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

Reverse

COS - III

Spes steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Blume, die l. Hand hebt das Gewand.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius) is a denarius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Spes steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Blume, die l. Hand hebt das Gewand.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.65g, 18mm 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 181d (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 181d (denarius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Spes steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Blume, die l. Hand hebt das Gewand. with the inscription COS - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 181d (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.65g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.