What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.74g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Victory reverse (RIC II.3 2242)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

136 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.74g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242 is a denarius of Hadrian (136 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.74g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2242 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.74g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.