What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192 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 192.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192?

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 Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia with the inscription P M TR P COS III // FEL AVG (in field). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.43g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Felicitas reverse (RIC II.3 192)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

119 AD-120 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.43g

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 // FEL AVG (in field)

Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192 is a denarius of Hadrian (119 AD-120 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.43g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192 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 192.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192?: 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 Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia with the inscription P M TR P COS III // FEL AVG (in field). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 192 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.43g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.