Hadrian Denarius, Pietas reverse
RIC II Hadrian 96b · 119 AD-122 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG
Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und Gewand an der l. Schulter in der Brustansicht nach r.
Reverse
P M TR P COS III
Pietas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. gewandt. Sie hat beide Hände im Gebetsgestus erhoben.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 96b is a denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. gewandt. Sie hat beide Hände im Gebetsgestus erhoben.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.21g, 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 96b?
- RIC II Hadrian 96b is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 96b.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 96b?
- The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und Gewand an der l. Schulter in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN - HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. gewandt. Sie hat beide Hände im Gebetsgestus erhoben. with the inscription P M TR P COS III.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 96b?
- RIC II Hadrian 96b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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