What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, holding acrostolium and trident 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 586?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.15g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus, Neptune reverse (RIC II.3 586)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

121 AD-123 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.15g

Diameter

19mm

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

Neptune standing left, holding acrostolium and trident

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586 is an aureus of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, holding acrostolium and trident. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.15g, 19mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 586?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Neptune standing left, holding acrostolium and trident 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 586?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 586 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.15g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.