What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1490?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1490 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 1490.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1490?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1490 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.33g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus, Africa reverse (RIC II.3 1490)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1490

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

130 AD-133 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.33g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Bust of Hadrian, draped, left, viewed from rear or side

Reverse

AFRICA

Africa, wearing elephant scalp, naked to waist, reclining left, placing hand on lion and leaning on basket

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1490 is an aureus of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Africa, wearing elephant scalp, naked to waist, reclining left, placing hand on lion and leaning on basket. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.33g, 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 1490?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1490 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 1490.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1490?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, draped, left, viewed from rear or side with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Africa, wearing elephant scalp, naked to waist, reclining left, placing hand on lion and leaning on basket with the inscription AFRICA. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1490?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1490 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.33g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.