What is RIC II Hadrian 276c?

RIC II Hadrian 276c is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 276c.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 276c?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription HA - DRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Tellus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Pflug und in der l. Hand Rechen. R. zwei Kornähren. with the inscription TELLVS - STABIL.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 276c?

RIC II Hadrian 276c was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Tellus reverse (RIC II 276c)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 276c

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.19g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HA - DRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

TELLVS - STABIL

Tellus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Pflug und in der l. Hand Rechen. R. zwei Kornähren.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 276c is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Tellus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Pflug und in der l. Hand Rechen. R. zwei Kornähren.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.19g, 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 276c?: RIC II Hadrian 276c is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 276c.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 276c?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription HA - DRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Tellus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Pflug und in der l. Hand Rechen. R. zwei Kornähren. with the inscription TELLVS - STABIL.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 276c?: RIC II Hadrian 276c was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.