RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1101 Hadrian obverse, Head of Hadrian, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1101 Hadrian reverse, Liberalitas standing right, emptying cornucopia held in both... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1101
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
129 AD-130 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.05g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
7 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, right

Reverse

LIBERALITAS AVG COS III P P

Liberalitas standing right, emptying cornucopia held in both hands

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1101 is a denarius of Hadrian (129 AD-130 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas standing right, emptying cornucopia held in both hands. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.05g, 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, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1101?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1101 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (129 AD-130 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1101.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1101?
The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Liberalitas standing right, emptying cornucopia held in both hands with the inscription LIBERALITAS AVG COS III P P.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1101?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1101 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.05g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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