What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (117 AD-118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450?

The obverse depicts Bust of Matidia, diademed, wearing double stephane with hair braided and piled, draped, right with the inscription MATIDIAE AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Plotina, diademed, hair in queue, draped, right with the inscription PLOTINAE AVG. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450 was struck in Gold, standard weight 458.83g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, engraved.

Hadrian Aureus, Bust reverse (RIC II.3 2450)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

117 AD-118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

458.83g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

MATIDIAE AVG

Bust of Matidia, diademed, wearing double stephane with hair braided and piled, draped, right

Reverse

PLOTINAE AVG

Bust of Plotina, diademed, hair in queue, draped, right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450 is an aureus of Hadrian (117 AD-118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Plotina, diademed, hair in queue, draped, right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 458.83g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (117 AD-118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450?: The obverse depicts Bust of Matidia, diademed, wearing double stephane with hair braided and piled, draped, right with the inscription MATIDIAE AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Plotina, diademed, hair in queue, draped, right with the inscription PLOTINAE AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2450 was struck in Gold, standard weight 458.83g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, engraved.