What is RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 39A (denarius).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIA-N HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia thront nach l. In der r. Hand eine Schale (patera), die l. Hand ruht auf einer Spes-Figur, unterhalb des Throns Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription P M TR P COS II // CONCORD.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.63g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Concordia reverse (RIC II 39A)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.63g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIA-N HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

P M TR P COS II // CONCORD

Concordia thront nach l. In der r. Hand eine Schale (patera), die l. Hand ruht auf einer Spes-Figur, unterhalb des Throns Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius) is a denarius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia thront nach l. In der r. Hand eine Schale (patera), die l. Hand ruht auf einer Spes-Figur, unterhalb des Throns Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.63g, 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 39A (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 39A (denarius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIA-N HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia thront nach l. In der r. Hand eine Schale (patera), die l. Hand ruht auf einer Spes-Figur, unterhalb des Throns Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription P M TR P COS II // CONCORD.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 39A (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.63g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.