What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581 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 581.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from front 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.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.32g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Minerva reverse (RIC II.3 581)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

121 AD-123 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.32g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

5 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

Minerva standing left, holding patera over altar and spear

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.32g, 17mm 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 581?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581 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 581.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from front 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 581 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.32g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.