What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402 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 396-402.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402?

The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und Mantel nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory flying right, holding trophy in both hands with the inscription P M TR P COS III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.99g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Victory reverse (RIC II.3 396-402)

Obverse

Reverse

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

120 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.99g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und Mantel nach r.

Reverse

P M TR P COS III

Victory flying right, holding trophy in both hands

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402 is a denarius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory flying right, holding trophy in both hands. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.99g, 17mm 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 396-402?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402 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 396-402.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402?: The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz und Mantel nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory flying right, holding trophy in both hands with the inscription P M TR P COS III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 396-402 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.99g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.