What is RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 410 (denarius).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Vesta thront nach l. Hält auf der r. Hand eine Minervastatuette (palladium), im l. Arm ein Zepter. with the inscription VES-TA.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Vesta reverse (RIC II 410)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

128 AD-136 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.02g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P

Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

VES-TA

Vesta thront nach l. Hält auf der r. Hand eine Minervastatuette (palladium), im l. Arm ein Zepter.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius) is a denarius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta thront nach l. Hält auf der r. Hand eine Minervastatuette (palladium), im l. Arm ein Zepter.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.02g, 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 410 (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 410 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Vesta thront nach l. Hält auf der r. Hand eine Minervastatuette (palladium), im l. Arm ein Zepter. with the inscription VES-TA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 410 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.