What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480?

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 Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum and leaning on corn basket; to left, ibis with the inscription AEGYPTOS. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.21g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus, Egypt reverse (RIC II.3 1480)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

130 AD-133 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.21g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 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

AEGYPTOS

Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum and leaning on corn basket; to left, ibis

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480 is an aureus of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum and leaning on corn basket; to left, ibis. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.21g, 21mm 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 1480?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480?: 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 Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum and leaning on corn basket; to left, ibis with the inscription AEGYPTOS. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1480 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.21g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.