What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA PART F. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia with the inscription DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS // FORT RED (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.1g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus, Fortuna reverse (RIC II.3 48)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.1g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA PART F

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

Reverse

DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS // FORT RED (in exergue)

Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48 is an aureus of Hadrian (117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.1g, 19mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 48?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA PART F. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia with the inscription DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS // FORT RED (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 48 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.1g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.