What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644?

The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Aelius Caesar, right with the inscription L AELIVS CAESAR. The reverse depicts Pietas standing right, raising hand and holding incense box; to right, altar with the inscription TR POT COS II.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Pietas reverse (RIC II.3 2644)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

137 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L AELIVS CAESAR

Head of Lucius Aelius Caesar, right

Reverse

TR POT COS II

Pietas standing right, raising hand and holding incense box; to right, altar

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644 is a denarius of Hadrian (137 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas standing right, raising hand and holding incense box; to right, altar. 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 2644?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644?: The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Aelius Caesar, right with the inscription L AELIVS CAESAR. The reverse depicts Pietas standing right, raising hand and holding incense box; to right, altar with the inscription TR POT COS II.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2644 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.