What is RIC II Hadrian 256a (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 256a (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 256a (denarius).

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 256a (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 256a (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Moneta reverse (RIC II 256a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 256a (denarius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.26g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III PP

Kopf des Hadrianus nach r.

Reverse

MONETA - AVG

Moneta steht in der Vorderansicht, Kopf nach l. Hält in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 256a (denarius) is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Moneta steht in der Vorderansicht, Kopf nach l. Hält in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.26g, 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 256a (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 256a (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 256a (denarius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 256a (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III PP. The reverse depicts Moneta steht in der Vorderansicht, Kopf nach l. Hält in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription MONETA - AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 256a (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 256a (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.