RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1485 Hadrian obverse, Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear o... Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1485 Hadrian reverse, Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum and leaning on corn ba... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1485
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
130 AD-133 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.83g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 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

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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