What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (130 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Nilus reclining left on sphinx, holding cornucopia and reed; in water below, crocodile and hippo. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.17g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus, Nilus reverse (RIC II.3 1437)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

130 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.17g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Bust of Hadrian, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side

Reverse

Nilus reclining left on sphinx, holding cornucopia and reed; in water below, crocodile and hippo

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437 is an aureus of Hadrian (130 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Nilus reclining left on sphinx, holding cornucopia and reed; in water below, crocodile and hippo. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.17g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (130 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Nilus reclining left on sphinx, holding cornucopia and reed; in water below, crocodile and hippo. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1437 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.17g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.