Hadrian Denarius
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 22 · 117 AD · Rome
Obverse
IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER DAC
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front
Reverse
PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P // PAX (in exergue or field)
Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 22 is a denarius of Hadrian (117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.
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 22?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 22 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 22.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 22?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER DAC. The reverse depicts Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia with the inscription PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P // PAX (in exergue or field). Portrait type: laureate.
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