What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334 is a Silver Quinarius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath with the inscription P M TR P COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334 was struck in Silver, standard weight 0.82g, diameter 13mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Quinarius — RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Quinarius

Date

120 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

0.82g

Diameter

13mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front

Reverse

P M TR P COS III

Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334 is a quinarius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 0.82g, 13mm diameter.

About the Quinarius

The quinarius was a Roman silver denomination worth half a denarius, typically weighing 1.5–2.0 grams. It was struck intermittently from the Republic through the imperial period and is scarcer than the denarius in most series.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

All Hadrian coins Rome mint All Quinarius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334 is a Silver Quinarius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath with the inscription P M TR P COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 334 was struck in Silver, standard weight 0.82g, diameter 13mm, die axis 6 h, struck.