What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604?

The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, veiled, corn wreathed, hair in knot at nape of neck, draped, right with the inscription DIVA AVG SABINA. The reverse depicts Eagle standing right on sceptre, head left with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.95g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Eagle reverse (RIC II.3 2604)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.95g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVA AVG SABINA

Bust of Sabina, veiled, corn wreathed, hair in knot at nape of neck, draped, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Eagle standing right on sceptre, head left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604 is a denarius of Hadrian (138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle standing right on sceptre, head left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.95g, 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 2604?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604?: The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, veiled, corn wreathed, hair in knot at nape of neck, draped, right with the inscription DIVA AVG SABINA. The reverse depicts Eagle standing right on sceptre, head left with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2604 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.95g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.