Hadrian Aureus, Jupiter reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2210 · 136 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side
Reverse
IOVI VICTORI
Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2210 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 7.15g, 20mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2210?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2210 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2210.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2210?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and sceptre with the inscription IOVI VICTORI. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2210?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2210 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.15g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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