What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480?

The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, wearing double stephane with hair braided and piled, draped, right with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA IMP HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.95g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus, Vesta reverse (RIC II.3 2480)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

128 AD-129 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.95g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SABINA AVGVSTA IMP HADRIANI AVG P P

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

Reverse

Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480 is an aureus of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.95g, 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 2480?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480?: The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, wearing double stephane with hair braided and piled, draped, right with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA IMP HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2480 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.95g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.