RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 570 Hadrian obverse, Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from front Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 570 Hadrian reverse, Hadrian-Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and sp... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 570
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Denarius
Date
121 AD-123 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
1.94g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

P M TR P COS III

Hadrian-Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and spear or sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 570 is a denarius of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrian-Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and spear or sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.94g, 19mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 570?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 570 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 570.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 570?
The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hadrian-Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and spear or 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 570?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 570 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.94g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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