What is RIC II Hadrian 38?

RIC II Hadrian 38 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 38.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 38?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription [IMP CAESAR] TRAIAN H-ADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aeternitas in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. In den Händen die Imagines von Mond und Sonne. Beiderseits AET - AVG. with the inscription P M - TR - P C-O-S II.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 38?

RIC II Hadrian 38 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Aeternitas reverse (RIC II 38)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 38

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.73g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[IMP CAESAR] TRAIAN H-ADRIANVS AVG

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

P M - TR - P C-O-S II

Aeternitas in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. In den Händen die Imagines von Mond und Sonne. Beiderseits AET - AVG.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 38 is a denarius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aeternitas in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. In den Händen die Imagines von Mond und Sonne. Beiderseits AET - AVG.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.73g, 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 38?: RIC II Hadrian 38 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 38.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 38?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription [IMP CAESAR] TRAIAN H-ADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aeternitas in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. In den Händen die Imagines von Mond und Sonne. Beiderseits AET - AVG. with the inscription P M - TR - P C-O-S II.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 38?: RIC II Hadrian 38 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.