What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera over lighted altar and bunch of corn ears. 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 358?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.64g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Bonus Eventus (RIC II.3 358)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

120 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.64g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

P M TR P COS III

Bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera over lighted altar and bunch of corn ears.

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358 is a denarius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera over lighted altar and bunch of corn ears.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.64g, 18mm 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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera over lighted altar and bunch of corn ears. 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 358?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 358 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.64g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.