What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (136 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576?

The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, diademed, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, right with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Venus standing right, arranging drapery and holding apple with the inscription VENERI GENETRICI. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Venus reverse (RIC II.3 2576)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

136 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

18mm

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

VENERI GENETRICI

Venus standing right, arranging drapery and holding apple

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576 is a denarius of Hadrian (136 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus standing right, arranging drapery and holding apple. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.11g, 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 2576?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (136 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576?: The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, diademed, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, right with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Venus standing right, arranging drapery and holding apple with the inscription VENERI GENETRICI. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2576 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.