What is RIC II Hadrian 268d?

RIC II Hadrian 268d is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 268d.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 268d?

RIC II Hadrian 268d was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.56g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Salus reverse (RIC II 268d)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 268d

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.56g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r.

Reverse

SALVS - AVG

Salus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., hält in der r. Hand eine Schale (patera) über einen Altar und in der l. Hand ein Zepter.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 268d is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., hält in der r. Hand eine Schale (patera) über einen Altar und in der l. Hand ein Zepter.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.56g, 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 268d?: RIC II Hadrian 268d is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 268d.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 268d?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Salus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., hält in der r. Hand eine Schale (patera) über einen Altar und in der l. Hand ein Zepter. with the inscription SALVS - AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 268d?: RIC II Hadrian 268d was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.56g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.