How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 486?

The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts Verschleierte Ceres geht nach r., in der l. Hand Zepter und in der r. Hand Kornähren. with the inscription COS - III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 486?

RIC II Hadrian 486 was struck in Silver, standard weight 8.54g, diameter 28mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Hadrian Cistophorus — RIC II Hadrian 486

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 486

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Cistophorus

Date

128 AD-132 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Silver

Weight

8.54g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

1 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P

Kopf des Hadrianus nach r.

Reverse

COS - III

Verschleierte Ceres geht nach r., in der l. Hand Zepter und in der r. Hand Kornähren.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 486 is a cistophorus of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Verschleierte Ceres geht nach r., in der l. Hand Zepter und in der r. Hand Kornähren.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 8.54g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 486?: RIC II Hadrian 486 is a Silver Cistophorus of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 486.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 486?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts Verschleierte Ceres geht nach r., in der l. Hand Zepter und in der r. Hand Kornähren. with the inscription COS - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 486?: RIC II Hadrian 486 was struck in Silver, standard weight 8.54g, diameter 28mm, die axis 1 h, struck.