RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624 Hadrian obverse, Head of Lucius Aelius Caesar, left Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624 Hadrian reverse, Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting elbow on c... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2624
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Aureus
Date
137 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.14g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

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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