What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (133 AD-135 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552?

The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, diademed, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, right with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre with the inscription VESTA. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.4g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus, Vesta reverse (RIC II.3 2552)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

133 AD-135 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

3.4g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SABINA AVGVSTA

Bust of Sabina, diademed, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, right

Reverse

VESTA

Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552 is an aureus of Hadrian (133 AD-135 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.4g.

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 2552?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (133 AD-135 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552?: The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, diademed, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, right with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre with the inscription VESTA. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2552 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.4g, die axis 6 h, struck.