RIC II Hadrian 307a Hadrian obverse, Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. Obverse
RIC II Hadrian 307a Hadrian reverse, Italia steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zepter und im l. ... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II Hadrian 307a
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
134 AD-138 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.45g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
7 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Kopf des Hadrianus nach r.

Reverse

ITA-LIA

Italia steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zepter und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 307a is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Italia steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zepter und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.45g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 307a?
RIC II Hadrian 307a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 307a.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 307a?
The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Italia steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zepter und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription ITA-LIA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 307a?
RIC II Hadrian 307a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.45g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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