RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986 Hadrian obverse — Head of Hadrian, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986 Hadrian reverse — Aequitas-Moneta, sometimes wearing polos, standing left, ho... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
124 AD-127 AD
Mint
Eastern Mint Ric
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.62g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III

Aequitas-Moneta, sometimes wearing polos, standing left, holding scales and cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986 is a denarius of Hadrian (124 AD-127 AD), struck at the Eastern Mint Ric mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas-Moneta, sometimes wearing polos, standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.62g, 19mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (124 AD-127 AD) struck at the Eastern Mint Ric mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986?
The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Aequitas-Moneta, sometimes wearing polos, standing left, holding scales and cornucopia with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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