Hadrian Aureus, Drapierte Panzerb reverse
RIC II Hadrian 24B · 117 AD-118 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN O-PT AVG G D PART
Gepanzerte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und umgehängtem Schwertgurt (balteus) in der Brustansicht nach r.
Reverse
DIVO TRAIANO - PATRI AVG
Drapierte Panzerbüste des Divus Traianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 24B is an aureus of Hadrian (117 AD-118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Divus Traianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r.. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.34g, 20mm diameter.
About the Aureus
The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.
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 24B?
- RIC II Hadrian 24B is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (117 AD-118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 24B.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 24B?
- The obverse depicts Gepanzerte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und umgehängtem Schwertgurt (balteus) in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN O-PT AVG G D PART. The reverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Divus Traianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription DIVO TRAIANO - PATRI AVG.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 24B?
- RIC II Hadrian 24B was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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