How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Libertas standing left, holding pileus and vindicta with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius — RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

124 AD-127 AD

Mint

Eastern Mint Ric

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.12g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III

Libertas standing left, holding pileus and vindicta

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990 is a denarius of Hadrian (124 AD-127 AD), struck at the Eastern Mint Ric mint. The reverse depicts Libertas standing left, holding pileus and vindicta. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.12g, 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.

All Hadrian coins Eastern Mint Ric mint All Denarius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990 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 2990.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Libertas standing left, holding pileus and vindicta with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2990 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.