RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1119 Hadrian obverse, Head of Hadrian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1119 Hadrian reverse, Roma seated left, holding branch and sceptre Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1119
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
129 AD-130 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.2g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

ROMA FELIX COS III P P

Roma seated left, holding branch and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1119 is a denarius of Hadrian (129 AD-130 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma seated left, holding branch and sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.2g, 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 1119?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1119 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 1119.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1119?
The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Roma seated left, holding branch and sceptre with the inscription ROMA FELIX COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1119?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1119 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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