Hadrian Denarius, Minerva reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 3059 · 128 AD-130 AD · Eastern Mint Ric
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Obverse
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Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
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.
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.
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