RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 343 — Hadrian Quinarius Aureus
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 343 · 120 AD-121 AD · Rome
Obverse
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right
Reverse
P M TR P COS III
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 343 is a quinarius aureus of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 343?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 343 is a Silver Quinarius Aureus of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 343.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 343?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm with the inscription P M TR P COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
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