What is RIC II Hadrian 306a?

RIC II Hadrian 306a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 306a.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 306a?

The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Hispania lagert nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig. Stützt l. Arm auf Felsen, r. ein Kaninchen. with the inscription HISPANIA.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 306a?

RIC II Hadrian 306a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Hispania reverse (RIC II 306a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 306a

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.41g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Kopf des Hadrianus nach r.

Reverse

HISPANIA

Hispania lagert nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig. Stützt l. Arm auf Felsen, r. ein Kaninchen.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 306a is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hispania lagert nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig. Stützt l. Arm auf Felsen, r. ein Kaninchen.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.41g, 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 306a?: RIC II Hadrian 306a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 306a.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 306a?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Hispania lagert nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig. Stützt l. Arm auf Felsen, r. ein Kaninchen. with the inscription HISPANIA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 306a?: RIC II Hadrian 306a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.