Hadrian Denarius, Venus reverse
RIC II Hadrian 396 · 128 AD-136 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
SABINA - AVGVSTA
Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem in der Brustansicht nach r.
Reverse
VENERI GENETRICI
Venus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach r., hebt mit der r. Hand Mantel von der Schulter und hält auf der l. Hand einen Apfel.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 396 is a denarius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach r., hebt mit der r. Hand Mantel von der Schulter und hält auf der l. Hand einen Apfel.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.81g, 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 396?
- RIC II Hadrian 396 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 396.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 396?
- The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription SABINA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Venus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach r., hebt mit der r. Hand Mantel von der Schulter und hält auf der l. Hand einen Apfel. with the inscription VENERI GENETRICI.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 396?
- RIC II Hadrian 396 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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