RIC II Hadrian 474 Hadrian obverse — Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus in der Rückenansicht nach r. Obverse
RIC II Hadrian 474 Hadrian reverse — Kultbild der Artemis von Ephesos, gerahmt von je einem Hirsch. Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II Hadrian 474
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Cistophorus
Date
128 AD-132 AD
Mint
Ephesus
Metal
Silver
Weight
10.37g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III [PP]

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

DIANA - EPHESIA

Kultbild der Artemis von Ephesos, gerahmt von je einem Hirsch.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 474 is a cistophorus of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Kultbild der Artemis von Ephesos, gerahmt von je einem Hirsch.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.37g, 28mm diameter.

About the Ephesus Mint

Ephesus was a major mint in western Asia Minor, producing coinage from the Greek period through the early imperial era. It was particularly active under Augustus and the civil war periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 474?
RIC II Hadrian 474 is a Silver Cistophorus of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 474.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 474?
The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III [PP]. The reverse depicts Kultbild der Artemis von Ephesos, gerahmt von je einem Hirsch. with the inscription DIANA - EPHESIA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 474?
RIC II Hadrian 474 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.37g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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