What is RIC II Hadrian 327a (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 327a (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 327a (denarius).

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 327a (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 327a (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.36g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Hadrianus reverse (RIC II 327a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 327a (denarius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.36g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Kopf des Hadrianus nach r.

Reverse

RESTITVTORI HISPANIA

Hadrianus in Toga steht nach l., in der l. Hand Schriftrolle. Er hilft der vor ihm knienden Hispania auf. Zwischen den beiden ein Hase.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 327a (denarius) is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrianus in Toga steht nach l., in der l. Hand Schriftrolle. Er hilft der vor ihm knienden Hispania auf. Zwischen den beiden ein Hase.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.36g, 17mm 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 327a (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 327a (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 327a (denarius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 327a (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Hadrianus in Toga steht nach l., in der l. Hand Schriftrolle. Er hilft der vor ihm knienden Hispania auf. Zwischen den beiden ein Hase. with the inscription RESTITVTORI HISPANIA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 327a (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 327a (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.36g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.