Hadrian Denarius, Concordia reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 110 · 118 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front
Reverse
P M TR P COS II // CONCORD (in exergue)
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 110 is a denarius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.07g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 110?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 110 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 110.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 110?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne with the inscription P M TR P COS II // CONCORD (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 110?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 110 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.07g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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