What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Oceanus reverse (RIC II.3 522)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

121 AD-123 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.4g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

P M TR P COS III

Oceanus, usually with crab claw horns, reclining left, holding anchor (rarely trident or sceptre) and leaning on dolphin (or sea monster)

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522 is a denarius of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Oceanus, usually with crab claw horns, reclining left, holding anchor (rarely trident or sceptre) and leaning on dolphin (or sea monster). Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.4g, 20mm 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 522?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, cropped of pteryges, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Oceanus, usually with crab claw horns, reclining left, holding anchor (rarely trident or sceptre) and leaning on dolphin (or sea monster) 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 522?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 522 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.