What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (137 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Roma seated left, holding Palladium and spear; resting on chair, shield with the inscription ROMA AETERNAE.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Roma reverse (RIC II.3 2342)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

137 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.86g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Head of Hadrian, right

Reverse

ROMA AETERNAE

Roma seated left, holding Palladium and spear; resting on chair, shield

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342 is a denarius of Hadrian (137 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma seated left, holding Palladium and spear; resting on chair, shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.86g, 18mm 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 2342?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (137 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Roma seated left, holding Palladium and spear; resting on chair, shield with the inscription ROMA AETERNAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2342 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.