How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts Minerva standing right, holding spear and resting hand on shield with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius — RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

128 AD-130 AD

Mint

Eastern Mint Ric

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.14g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III

Minerva standing right, holding spear and resting hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059 is a denarius of Hadrian (128 AD-130 AD), struck at the Eastern Mint Ric mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing right, holding spear and resting hand on shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.14g, 20mm 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 3059?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (128 AD-130 AD) struck at the Eastern Mint Ric mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts Minerva standing right, holding spear and resting hand on shield with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.