What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (124 AD-125 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts She-wolf and twins left with the inscription COS // III (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.39g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus (RIC II.3 709)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

124 AD-125 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.39g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS // III (in exergue)

She-wolf and twins left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709 is an aureus of Hadrian (124 AD-125 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf and twins left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.39g, 21mm 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 709?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (124 AD-125 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts She-wolf and twins left with the inscription COS // III (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 709 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.39g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.