What is RIC II Hadrian 256b (denarius)?

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

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 256b (denarius)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIAN[VS] - AVG COS III PP. The reverse depicts Moneta steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. Hält in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription MONE-TA AVG.

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

RIC II Hadrian 256b (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.79g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Moneta reverse (RIC II 256b)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 256b (denarius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.79g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIAN[VS] - AVG COS III PP

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

MONE-TA AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 256b (denarius) is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Moneta steht in der Vorderansicht, den 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 2.79g, 17mm 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 256b (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 256b (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 256b (denarius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 256b (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIAN[VS] - AVG COS III PP. The reverse depicts Moneta steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. Hält in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription MONE-TA AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 256b (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 256b (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.79g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.