What is RIC II Hadrian 52?

RIC II Hadrian 52 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 52.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 52?

The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. und Paludamentrest auf der l. Schulter. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Verschleierte Pietas steht nach r, beide Hände erhoben. with the inscription P M T-R P CO-S DE-S III // VOT - PVB.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 52?

RIC II Hadrian 52 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.22g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Verschleierte Pietas (RIC II 52)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 52

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.22g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG

Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. und Paludamentrest auf der l. Schulter.

Reverse

P M T-R P CO-S DE-S III // VOT - PVB

Verschleierte Pietas steht nach r, beide Hände erhoben.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 52 is a denarius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Verschleierte Pietas steht nach r, beide Hände erhoben.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.22g, 18mm 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 52?: RIC II Hadrian 52 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 52.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 52?: The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. und Paludamentrest auf der l. Schulter. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Verschleierte Pietas steht nach r, beide Hände erhoben. with the inscription P M T-R P CO-S DE-S III // VOT - PVB.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 52?: RIC II Hadrian 52 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.22g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.