Hadrian Denarius, Egypt reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1485 · 130 AD-133 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, 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 1485 is a denarius 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 silver at a standard weight of 2.83g, 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 1485?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1485 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1485.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1485?
- 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 Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum and leaning on corn basket; to left, ibis with the inscription AEGYPTOS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1485?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1485 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.83g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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