Hadrian Denarius, Salus reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 375 · 120 AD-121 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
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 // SAL AVG (in exergue)
Salus seated left, holding out patera to feed snake; to left, altar with snake coiled around
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 375 is a denarius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus seated left, holding out patera to feed snake; to left, altar with snake coiled around. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.75g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 375?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 375 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 375.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 375?
- 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 Salus seated left, holding out patera to feed snake; to left, altar with snake coiled around with the inscription P M TR P COS III // SAL AVG (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 375?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 375 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.75g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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