Hadrian Denarius, Fortuna reverse
RIC II Hadrian 86b · 119 AD-122 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN H-ADRIANVS AVG
Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in Brustansicht nach r.
Reverse
P M TR P COS III
Fortuna steht nach l. In der r. Hand ein Ruder, der l. Arm ruht auf einer Säule, in der l. Hand ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae).
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 86b is a denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna steht nach l. In der r. Hand ein Ruder, der l. Arm ruht auf einer Säule, in der l. Hand ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.89g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Hadrian 86b?
- RIC II Hadrian 86b is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 86b.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 86b?
- The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN H-ADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna steht nach l. In der r. Hand ein Ruder, der l. Arm ruht auf einer Säule, in der l. Hand ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription P M TR P COS III.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 86b?
- RIC II Hadrian 86b was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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