What is RIC II Hadrian 42a?

RIC II Hadrian 42a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 42a.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 42a?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Justitia sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand eine Schale (patera), in der l. Hand ein Zepter. with the inscription P M TR P - COS II // IVSTITIA.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 42a?

RIC II Hadrian 42a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.13g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Justitia reverse (RIC II 42a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 42a

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.13g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

P M TR P - COS II // IVSTITIA

Justitia sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand eine Schale (patera), in der l. Hand ein Zepter.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 42a is a denarius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Justitia sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand eine Schale (patera), in der l. Hand ein Zepter.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.13g, 20mm 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 42a?: RIC II Hadrian 42a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 42a.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 42a?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Justitia sitzt nach l. In der r. Hand eine Schale (patera), in der l. Hand ein Zepter. with the inscription P M TR P - COS II // IVSTITIA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 42a?: RIC II Hadrian 42a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.13g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.