What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre with the inscription IOVI VICTORI.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.83g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus, Jupiter reverse (RIC II.3 2208)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

136 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.83g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Head of Hadrian, right

Reverse

IOVI VICTORI

Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208 is an aureus of Hadrian (136 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.83g, 17mm 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 2208?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre with the inscription IOVI VICTORI.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2208 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.83g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.