What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 580?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 580 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 580.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 580?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding patera over altar and spear with the inscription P M TR P COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

Hadrian Denarius, Minerva reverse (RIC II.3 580)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 580

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

121 AD-123 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right

Reverse

P M TR P COS III

Minerva standing left, holding patera over altar and spear

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 580 is a denarius of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding patera over altar and spear.

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 580?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 580 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 580.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 580?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva standing left, holding patera over altar and spear with the inscription P M TR P COS III. Portrait type: laureate.