What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 541?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 541 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 541.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 541?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma seated left, usually on pile of arms, holding Victory and sceptre 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 541?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 541 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Roma reverse (RIC II.3 541)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 541

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

121 AD-123 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.1g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P COS III

Roma seated left, usually on pile of arms, holding Victory and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 541 is a denarius of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma seated left, usually on pile of arms, holding Victory and sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.1g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 541?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 541 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 541.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 541?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma seated left, usually on pile of arms, holding Victory and sceptre 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 541?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 541 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.