What is RIC II Hadrian 50a?

RIC II Hadrian 50a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 50a.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 50a?

The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r., an der l. Schulter drapiert. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas stehend nach l., in der r. Hand Merkurstab (caduceus), im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Zu ihren beiden Seiten FEL - AVG. with the inscription P M TR P CO-S DES - III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 50a?

RIC II Hadrian 50a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.37g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Felicitas reverse (RIC II 50a)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 50a

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.37g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG

Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r., an der l. Schulter drapiert.

Reverse

P M TR P CO-S DES - III

Felicitas stehend nach l., in der r. Hand Merkurstab (caduceus), im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Zu ihren beiden Seiten FEL - AVG.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 50a is a denarius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas stehend nach l., in der r. Hand Merkurstab (caduceus), im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Zu ihren beiden Seiten FEL - AVG.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.37g, 19mm 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 50a?: RIC II Hadrian 50a is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 50a.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 50a?: The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r., an der l. Schulter drapiert. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas stehend nach l., in der r. Hand Merkurstab (caduceus), im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Zu ihren beiden Seiten FEL - AVG. with the inscription P M TR P CO-S DES - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 50a?: RIC II Hadrian 50a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.37g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.