RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2731 Hadrian obverse, Head of Antoninus Pius, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2731 Hadrian reverse, Pietas, veiled, standing left, raising hand and holding ince... Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2731
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
138 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.59g
Diameter
16mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP T AEL CAES ANTONINVS

Head of Antoninus Pius, right

Reverse

TRIB POT COS

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

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2731 is a denarius of Hadrian (138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, standing left, raising hand and holding incense box; to left, altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.59g, 16mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2731?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2731 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2731.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2731?
The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, right with the inscription IMP T AEL CAES ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, standing left, raising hand and holding incense box; to left, altar with the inscription TRIB POT COS.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2731?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2731 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.59g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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