Hadrian Denarius, Liberalitas reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2018 · 133 AD-135 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Head of Hadrian, laureate, right
Reverse
LIBERALITAS AVG VI
Liberalitas standing left, holding coin scoop and cornucopia
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2018 is a denarius of Hadrian (133 AD-135 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas standing left, holding coin scoop and cornucopia. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.57g, 17mm 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 2018?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2018 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (133 AD-135 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2018.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2018?
- The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Liberalitas standing left, holding coin scoop and cornucopia with the inscription LIBERALITAS AVG VI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2018?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2018 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.57g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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