Hadrian Denarius, Nilus reverse
RIC II Hadrian 310a · 134 AD-138 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P
Kopf des Hadrianus nach r.
Reverse
NILVS
Nilus lagert nach r. mit Schilfhalmen in seiner r. Hand und einem Füllhorn (cornucopiae) in der l. Hand. R. ein Nilpferd, unter dem Flussgott ein Krokodil.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 310a is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Nilus lagert nach r. mit Schilfhalmen in seiner r. Hand und einem Füllhorn (cornucopiae) in der l. Hand. R. ein Nilpferd, unter dem Flussgott ein Krokodil.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.88g, 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 310a?
- RIC II Hadrian 310a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 310a.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 310a?
- The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Nilus lagert nach r. mit Schilfhalmen in seiner r. Hand und einem Füllhorn (cornucopiae) in der l. Hand. R. ein Nilpferd, unter dem Flussgott ein Krokodil. with the inscription NILVS.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 310a?
- RIC II Hadrian 310a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.88g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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