RIC II Hadrian 24B Hadrian obverse, Gepanzerte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und umgehängtem Schwertgurt (balteus) ... Obverse
RIC II Hadrian 24B Hadrian reverse, Drapierte Panzerbüste des Divus Traianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II Hadrian 24B
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Aureus
Date
117 AD-118 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.34g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
7 h
Manufacturing
struck

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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