Hadrian Denarius, Aequitas reverse
RIC II Hadrian 339c · 134 AD-138 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P
Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r.
Reverse
COS III
Aequitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. Sie hält in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae).
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 339c is a denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. Sie hält in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.18g, 19mm 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 339c?
- RIC II Hadrian 339c is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 339c.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 339c?
- The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts Aequitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. Sie hält in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription COS III.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 339c?
- RIC II Hadrian 339c was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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