Hadrian Aureus, Concordia reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624 · 137 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
L AELIVS CAESAR
Head of Lucius Aelius Caesar, left
Reverse
TR POT COS II // CONCORD (in exergue)
Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting elbow on cornucopia
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624 is an aureus of Hadrian (137 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting elbow on cornucopia. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.14g, 19mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624?
- The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Aelius Caesar, left with the inscription L AELIVS CAESAR. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting elbow on cornucopia with the inscription TR POT COS II // CONCORD (in exergue).
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.14g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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