What is RIC II Hadrian 436a (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 436a (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 436a (denarius).

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 436a (denarius)?

RIC II Hadrian 436a (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Concordia reverse (RIC II 436a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 436a (denarius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

137 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.27g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L AELIVS - CAESAR

Kopf des L. Aelius nach r.

Reverse

TR POT - COS II // CONCORD

Concordia sitz nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera), ihr l. Arm ruht auf Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 436a (denarius) is a denarius of Hadrian (137 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia sitz nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera), ihr l. Arm ruht auf Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.27g, 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 436a (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 436a (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 436a (denarius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 436a (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Kopf des L. Aelius nach r. with the inscription L AELIVS - CAESAR. The reverse depicts Concordia sitz nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera), ihr l. Arm ruht auf Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription TR POT - COS II // CONCORD.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 436a (denarius)?: RIC II Hadrian 436a (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.