Hadrian Denarius, Aequitas reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2986 · 124 AD-127 AD · Eastern Mint Ric
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
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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