Hadrian Denarius, Hadrianus reverse
RIC II Hadrian 237d · 134 AD-138 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
HADRIANVS - AVG COS III PP
Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorberkranz nach r.
Reverse
FELI-CITAS AVG
Hadrianus mit Toga steht nach r. Ihm gegenüber steht Felicitas nach l. Beide reichen sich die Hände.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 237d is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrianus mit Toga steht nach r. Ihm gegenüber steht Felicitas nach l. Beide reichen sich die Hände.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.07g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Hadrian 237d?
- RIC II Hadrian 237d is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 237d.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 237d?
- The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorberkranz nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III PP. The reverse depicts Hadrianus mit Toga steht nach r. Ihm gegenüber steht Felicitas nach l. Beide reichen sich die Hände. with the inscription FELI-CITAS AVG.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 237d?
- RIC II Hadrian 237d was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.07g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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