What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730?

The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, right with the inscription IMP T AEL CAES ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding Victory in one hand and spear and shield in the other hand with the inscription TRIB POT COS.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.49g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Minerva reverse (RIC II.3 2730)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.49g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP T AEL CAES ANTONINVS

Head of Antoninus Pius, right

Reverse

TRIB POT COS

Minerva standing left, holding Victory in one hand and spear and shield in the other hand

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730 is a denarius of Hadrian (138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding Victory in one hand and spear and shield in the other hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.49g, 17mm 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 2730?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, right with the inscription IMP T AEL CAES ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding Victory in one hand and spear and shield in the other hand with the inscription TRIB POT COS.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2730 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.49g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.