How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 516?

The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts Adler mit offenen Schwingen in der Vorderansicht auf einem Blitzbündel, den Kopf nach r. with the inscription COS - III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 516?

RIC II Hadrian 516 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.31g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Cistophorus — RIC II Hadrian 516

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 516

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Cistophorus

Date

128 AD-132 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Silver

Weight

10.31g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P

Kopf des Hadrianus nach r.

Reverse

COS - III

Adler mit offenen Schwingen in der Vorderansicht auf einem Blitzbündel, den Kopf nach r.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 516 is a cistophorus of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Adler mit offenen Schwingen in der Vorderansicht auf einem Blitzbündel, den Kopf nach r.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.31g, 27mm 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 516?: RIC II Hadrian 516 is a Silver Cistophorus of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 516.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 516?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts Adler mit offenen Schwingen in der Vorderansicht auf einem Blitzbündel, den Kopf nach r. with the inscription COS - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 516?: RIC II Hadrian 516 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.31g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.