RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1410 Hadrian obverse, Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear o... Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1410 Hadrian reverse, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1410
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
130 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.19g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear or side

Reverse

FORTVNAE REDVCI

Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1410 is a denarius of Hadrian (130 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.19g, 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 1410?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1410 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (130 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1410.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1410?
The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia with the inscription FORTVNAE REDVCI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1410?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1410 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.19g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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