What is RIC II Hadrian 301a?

RIC II Hadrian 301a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 301a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 301a?

RIC II Hadrian 301a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Asia reverse (RIC II 301a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 301a

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.33g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Kopf des Hadrianus nach r.

Reverse

A-S-IA

Asia steht in der Vorderansicht, Kopf nach l. Hält in der r. Hand Haken und im l. Arm Ruder. Sie steht mit dem r. Fuß auf einem Schiffsbug (prora).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 301a is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Asia steht in der Vorderansicht, Kopf nach l. Hält in der r. Hand Haken und im l. Arm Ruder. Sie steht mit dem r. Fuß auf einem Schiffsbug (prora).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.33g, 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 301a?: RIC II Hadrian 301a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 301a.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 301a?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Asia steht in der Vorderansicht, Kopf nach l. Hält in der r. Hand Haken und im l. Arm Ruder. Sie steht mit dem r. Fuß auf einem Schiffsbug (prora). with the inscription A-S-IA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 301a?: RIC II Hadrian 301a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.