What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 400A?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 400A 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 400A.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 400A?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear or side 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. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 400A?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 400A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.83g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Victory reverse (RIC II.3 400A)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 400A

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

120 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.83g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear or side

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 400A 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 2.83g, 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 400A?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 400A 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 400A.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 400A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear or side 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. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 400A?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 400A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.83g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.