What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (137 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Spes advancing left, holding flower and robe with the inscription SPES P R.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.31g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus, Spes reverse (RIC II.3 2357)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

137 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.31g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Head of Hadrian, right

Reverse

SPES P R

Spes advancing left, holding flower and robe

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357 is an aureus of Hadrian (137 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Spes advancing left, holding flower and robe. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.31g, 21mm 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 2357?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (137 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Spes advancing left, holding flower and robe with the inscription SPES P R.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2357 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.31g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.