RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 190 Hadrian obverse, Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on f... Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 190 Hadrian reverse, Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding busts of the S... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 190
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
119 AD-120 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.7g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right

Reverse

P M TR P COS III // AET AVG (in field)

Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding busts of the Sun and Moon

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 190 is a denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-120 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding busts of the Sun and Moon. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.7g, 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 190?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 190 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-120 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 190.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 190?
The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding busts of the Sun and Moon with the inscription P M TR P COS III // AET AVG (in field). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 190?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 190 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.7g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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